CVE-2006-4745: ScaryBear PocketExpense Pro 3.9.1 uses an internally recorded key to protect a data file whose contents are st

Routine

LOW 3.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4745 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.6) affecting pocketexpense pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ScaryBear PocketExpense Pro 3.9.1 uses an internally recorded key to protect a data file whose contents are stored in plaintext, which allows local users to disable authentication and access the file by modifying a certain value in the file header.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: scarybear

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-13 22:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

scarybear pocketexpense pro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.9.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.9.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pocketexpense-pro || rpm -q pocketexpense-pro || pocketexpense-pro --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pocketexpense-pro sudo apt install pocketexpense-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.9.1> sudo apt-mark hold pocketexpense-pro

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

dnf --showduplicates list pocketexpense-pro sudo dnf downgrade pocketexpense-pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.9.1> sudo dnf versionlock add pocketexpense-pro

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-4745?

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

Is CVE-2006-4745 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4745 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-2006-4745 affect?

CVE-2006-4745 affects pocketexpense pro. Severity is low (CVSS 3.6). ScaryBear PocketExpense Pro 3.9.1 uses an internally recorded key to protect a data file whose contents are stored in plaintext, which allows local users to disable authentication and access the file by modifying a certain value in the file

How urgent is CVE-2006-4745?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

References

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