CVE-2001-1106: The default configuration of Sambar Server 5 and earlier uses a symmetric key that is compiled into the binary

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1106 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting sambar server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The default configuration of Sambar Server 5 and earlier uses a symmetric key that is compiled into the binary program for encrypting passwords, which could allow local users to break all user passwords by cracking the key or modifying a copy of the sambar program to call the decryption procedure.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sambar

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-07-25 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sambar sambar server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1 · 4.2.1_production · 4.3 · 4.4 · 5.0 beta1 · 5.0 beta2 · 5.0 beta3 · 5.0 beta4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sambar-server || rpm -q sambar-server || sambar-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sambar-server sudo apt install sambar-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo apt-mark hold sambar-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sambar-server sudo dnf downgrade sambar-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add sambar-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Sambar Server 4.x/5.0 - Insecure Default Password Protection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-1106?

sambar server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1106 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1106 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2001-1106 affect?

CVE-2001-1106 affects sambar server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The default configuration of Sambar Server 5 and earlier uses a symmetric key that is compiled into the binary program for encrypting passwords, which could allow local users to break all user passwords by cracking the key or modifying a co

How urgent is CVE-2001-1106?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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