How severe is CVE-2006-3785?

CVE-2006-3785 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-3785 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3785?

CVE-2006-3785 affects Symantec Pcanywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3785?

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

When was CVE-2006-3785 published?

CVE-2006-3785 was published on 2006-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3785

CVE-2006-3785 is a low-severity vulnerability in Symantec Pcanywhere with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Pcanywhere
Published: 2006-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5 obfuscates the passwords in a GUI textbox with asterisks but does not encrypt them in the associated .cif (aka caller or CallerID) file, which allows local users to obtain the passwords from the window using tools such as Nirsoft Asterwin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3785?: Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5 obfuscates the passwords in a GUI textbox with asterisks but does not encrypt them in the associated .cif (aka caller or CallerID) file, which allows local users to obtain the passwords from the window using tools such as Nirsoft Asterwin.
How severe is CVE-2006-3785?: CVE-2006-3785 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-3785 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3785?: CVE-2006-3785 affects Symantec Pcanywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3785?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3785 published?: CVE-2006-3785 was published on 2006-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:12.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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