How severe is CVE-2006-0762?

CVE-2006-0762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0762?

CVE-2006-0762 affects Winability Folder Guard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0762?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-0762 published?

CVE-2006-0762 was published on 2006-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0762

CVE-2006-0762 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Winability Folder Guard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Winability Folder Guard
Published: 2006-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WinAbility Folder Guard 4.11 allows local users to gain unauthorized access to certain capabilities of the application by renaming or moving the password file (FGuard.FGP), which disables the password requirement.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0762?: WinAbility Folder Guard 4.11 allows local users to gain unauthorized access to certain capabilities of the application by renaming or moving the password file (FGuard.FGP), which disables the password requirement.
How severe is CVE-2006-0762?: CVE-2006-0762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0762?: CVE-2006-0762 affects Winability Folder Guard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0762?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0762 published?: CVE-2006-0762 was published on 2006-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:winability:folder_guard:4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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