CVE-2006-3522: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web before 5.1.15 Hotfix allows remote

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-3522?

mimesweeper for web: upgrade to newer than 5.1.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-3522 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3522 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-3522 affect?

CVE-2006-3522 affects mimesweeper for web. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web before 5.1.15 Hotfix allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URL, which is reflected back in an error message when trying to access a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-3522?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2006-3522 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting mimesweeper for web. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web before 5.1.15 Hotfix allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URL, which is reflected back in an error message when trying to access a blocked web site.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: clearswift

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-12 00:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

clearswift mimesweeper for web UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.1.14

Fixed in: newer than 5.1.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mimesweeper-for-web || rpm -q mimesweeper-for-web || mimesweeper-for-web --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.1.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mimesweeper-for-web

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mimesweeper-for-web

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-3522?

mimesweeper for web: upgrade to newer than 5.1.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-3522 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3522 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-2006-3522 affect?

CVE-2006-3522 affects mimesweeper for web. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web before 5.1.15 Hotfix allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URL, which is reflected back in an error message when trying to access a

How urgent is CVE-2006-3522?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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