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CVE-2006-3816

7.5 · HIGH

Krusader 1.50-beta1 up to 1.70.0 stores passwords for remote connections in cleartext in the bookmark file (krbookmarks.xml), which allows attackers to steal passwords by obtaining the file.

Published Jul 25, 2006krusaderEPSS 1.35%

Overview

CVE-2006-3816 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting krusader krusader. It was published on July 25, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Krusader 1.50-beta1 up to 1.70.0 stores passwords for remote connections in cleartext in the bookmark file (krbookmarks.xml), which allows attackers to steal passwords by obtaining the file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from krusader. Update krusader to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refgroups.google.com/group/krusader-news/browse_thread/thread/ec719041ed4a1a14Refkrusader.sourceforge.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=7965Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19194Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2992Refgroups.google.com/group/krusader-news/browse_thread/thread/ec719041ed4a1a14Refkrusader.sourceforge.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=7965Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19194Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2992

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3816?

CVE-2006-3816 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting krusader krusader. It was published on July 25, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-3816?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-3816?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from krusader. Update krusader to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-3816?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-3816 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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