CVE-2005-4526

Public Exploit

Description

Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web (a.k.a. WEBsweeper) 4.0 through 5.1 allows remote attackers to bypass filtering via a URL that does not include a .exe extension but returns an executable file.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.60%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23867	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419904/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.digitalarmaments.com/2005161283546323.html	exploit url repurposed
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15982/	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4526?: CVE-2005-4526 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-4526?: To fix CVE-2005-4526, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-4526 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-4526 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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