How severe is CVE-2006-5807?

CVE-2006-5807 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5807 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5807?

CVE-2006-5807 affects Cisco Secure Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5807?

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

When was CVE-2006-5807 published?

CVE-2006-5807 was published on 2006-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5807

CVE-2006-5807 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Desktop 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% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Secure Desktop
Published: 2006-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) before 3.1.1.45 allows local users to escape out of the secure desktop environment by using certain applications that switch to the default desktop, aka "System Policy Evasion".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5807?: Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) before 3.1.1.45 allows local users to escape out of the secure desktop environment by using certain applications that switch to the default desktop, aka "System Policy Evasion".
How severe is CVE-2006-5807?: CVE-2006-5807 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5807 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5807?: CVE-2006-5807 affects Cisco Secure Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5807?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5807 published?: CVE-2006-5807 was published on 2006-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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