CVE-2006-5808

CVE-2006-5808 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

Description

The installation of Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) before 3.1.1.45 uses insecure default permissions (all users full control) for the CSD directory and its parent directory, which allow local users to gain privileges by replacing CSD executables, aka "Local Privilege Escalation".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5808?
The installation of Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) before 3.1.1.45 uses insecure default permissions (all users full control) for the CSD directory and its parent directory, which allow local users to gain privileges by replacing CSD executables, aka "Local Privilege Escalation".
How severe is CVE-2006-5808?
CVE-2006-5808 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5808 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5808?
CVE-2006-5808 primarily affects Cisco Secure Desktop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5808?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5808 published?
CVE-2006-5808 was published on 2006-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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