CVE-2005-3288: Mailsite Express allows remote attackers to upload and execute files with executable extensions such as ASP by

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0MITIGATE

CVE-2005-3288 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mailsite express. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Mailsite Express allows remote attackers to upload and execute files with executable extensions such as ASP by attaching the file using the "compose page" feature, then accessing the file from the cache directory before saving or sending the message.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2005-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rockliffe

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-10-23 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rockliffe mailsite express MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mailsite-express || rpm -q mailsite-express || mailsite-express --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3288?

mailsite express: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3288 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3288 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-3288 affect?

CVE-2005-3288 affects mailsite express. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Mailsite Express allows remote attackers to upload and execute files with executable extensions such as ASP by attaching the file using the "compose page" feature, then accessing the file from the cache directory before saving or sending th

How urgent is CVE-2005-3288?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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