How severe is CVE-2006-3816?

CVE-2006-3816 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-3816 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3816?

CVE-2006-3816 primarily affects Krusader. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3816?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-3816 published?

CVE-2006-3816 was published on 2006-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3816

CVE-2006-3816 is a high-severity vulnerability in Krusader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Krusader
Published: 2006-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3816?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2006-3816?: CVE-2006-3816 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3816 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3816?: CVE-2006-3816 primarily affects Krusader. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3816?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-3816 published?: CVE-2006-3816 was published on 2006-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:krusader:krusader:1.50_beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:krusader:krusader:1.60.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:krusader:krusader:1.70.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:krusader:krusader:1.70.0_beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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