MEDIUM
CVE-2006-5486
CWE-79Published: October 24, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Webmail in Sun Java System Messaging Server 6.0 through 6.2 and iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via crafted messages.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-5486 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
sun2 product(s)
iplanet messaging serverjava system messaging server
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22575Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102497-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22575Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102497-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-5486
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 24, 2006
Related CVEs (CWE-79)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-5486 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.