CVE-2006-4615: Shape Services IM+ Mobile Instant Messenger for Pocket PC 3.10 stores usernames and passwords in plaintext in

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4615 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting im\+ mobile instant messenger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Shape Services IM+ Mobile Instant Messenger for Pocket PC 3.10 stores usernames and passwords in plaintext in %PROGRAMFILES%\IMPlus\implus.cfg, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: shape services

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-07 00:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

shape services im\+ mobile instant messenger DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.10_for_pocket_pc

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.10_for_pocket_pc

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy im+-mobile-instant-messenger || rpm -q im+-mobile-instant-messenger || im+-mobile-instant-messenger --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.10_for_pocket_pc (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison im+-mobile-instant-messenger sudo apt install im+-mobile-instant-messenger=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.10_for_pocket_pc> sudo apt-mark hold im+-mobile-instant-messenger

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

dnf --showduplicates list im+-mobile-instant-messenger sudo dnf downgrade im+-mobile-instant-messenger-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.10_for_pocket_pc> sudo dnf versionlock add im+-mobile-instant-messenger

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.

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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-2006-4615?

im\+ mobile instant messenger: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4615 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4615 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-2006-4615 affect?

CVE-2006-4615 affects im\+ mobile instant messenger. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). Shape Services IM+ Mobile Instant Messenger for Pocket PC 3.10 stores usernames and passwords in plaintext in %PROGRAMFILES%\IMPlus\implus.cfg, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4615?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

References

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