How severe is CVE-2008-3775?

CVE-2008-3775 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2008-3775 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3775?

CVE-2008-3775 affects Newsoftwares Folder Lock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3775?

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

When was CVE-2008-3775 published?

CVE-2008-3775 was published on 2008-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3775

CVE-2008-3775 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Newsoftwares Folder Lock with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Newsoftwares Folder Lock
Published: 2008-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Folder Lock 5.9.5 and earlier uses weak encryption (ROT-25) for the password, which allows local administrators to obtain sensitive information by reading and decrypting the QualityControl\_pack registry value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3775?: Folder Lock 5.9.5 and earlier uses weak encryption (ROT-25) for the password, which allows local administrators to obtain sensitive information by reading and decrypting the QualityControl\_pack registry value.
How severe is CVE-2008-3775?: CVE-2008-3775 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2008-3775 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3775?: CVE-2008-3775 affects Newsoftwares Folder Lock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3775?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3775 published?: CVE-2008-3775 was published on 2008-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:newsoftwares:folder_lock:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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