Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2006-3252?

Affected: Privatewire Gateway (Algorithmic Research) versions 3.7. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2006-3252 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2006-3252 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2006-3252?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2006-3252?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2006-3252 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2006-3252

HighPublic exploit

Buffer overflow in the Online Registration Facility for Algorithmic Research PrivateWire VPN software up to 3.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GET request.

Published Jun 27, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2006-3252 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Privatewire Gateway (Algorithmic Research).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

62%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Buffer overflow in the Online Registration Facility for Algorithmic Research PrivateWire VPN software up to 3.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GET request.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Privatewire GatewayAlgorithmic Research	3.7	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jun 27, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Buffer overflow in the Online Registration Facility for Algorithmic Research PrivateWire VPN software up to 3.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GET request.
Affected: Privatewire Gateway (Algorithmic Research) versions 3.7. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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