CVE-2006-5653

CVE-2006-5653 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Messenger Express with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the errorHTML function in the index script in Sun Java System Messenger Express 6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2006-5486, however due to the vagueness of the initial advisory and different researchers a new CVE was assigned.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5653?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the errorHTML function in the index script in Sun Java System Messenger Express 6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2006-5486, however due to the vagueness of the initial advisory and different researchers a new CVE was assigned.
How severe is CVE-2006-5653?
CVE-2006-5653 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5653 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5653?
CVE-2006-5653 affects Sun Java System Messenger Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5653?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5653 published?
CVE-2006-5653 was published on 2006-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)