How severe is CVE-2006-5394?

CVE-2006-5394 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-5394 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5394?

CVE-2006-5394 affects Cisco Secure Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5394?

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

When was CVE-2006-5394 published?

CVE-2006-5394 was published on 2006-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5394

CVE-2006-5394 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Desktop 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% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Secure Desktop
Published: 2006-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) has an unchecked "Disable printing" box in Secure Desktop Settings, which might allow local users to read data that was sent to a printer during another user's SSL VPN session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5394?: The default configuration of Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) has an unchecked "Disable printing" box in Secure Desktop Settings, which might allow local users to read data that was sent to a printer during another user's SSL VPN session.
How severe is CVE-2006-5394?: CVE-2006-5394 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-5394 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5394?: CVE-2006-5394 affects Cisco Secure Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5394?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5394 published?: CVE-2006-5394 was published on 2006-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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