CVE-2005-3856: The Popular URL capability (popularurls.cpp) in Krusader 1.60.0 and 1.70.0-beta1 saves passwords in cleartext

Routine

MEDIUM 4.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3856 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.0) affecting krusader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Popular URL capability (popularurls.cpp) in Krusader 1.60.0 and 1.70.0-beta1 saves passwords in cleartext in the krusaderrc file when the user enters URLs containing passwords in the panel URL field, which might allow attackers to access other sites.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-11-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: krusader

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-11-27 20:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

krusader krusader DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.60.0 · 1.70.0_beta1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.60.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy krusader || rpm -q krusader || krusader --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.60.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison krusader sudo apt install krusader=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.60.0> sudo apt-mark hold krusader

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

dnf --showduplicates list krusader sudo dnf downgrade krusader-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.60.0> sudo dnf versionlock add krusader

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3856?

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

Is CVE-2005-3856 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3856 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-2005-3856 affect?

CVE-2005-3856 affects krusader. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). The Popular URL capability (popularurls.cpp) in Krusader 1.60.0 and 1.70.0-beta1 saves passwords in cleartext in the krusaderrc file when the user enters URLs containing passwords in the panel URL field, which might allow attackers to acces

How urgent is CVE-2005-3856?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-3816 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Krusader 1.50-beta1 up to 1.70.0 stores passwords for remote connections in cleartext in the bookmark file (kr

References

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