CVE-2006-7163: DreameeSoft Password Master 1.0 stores the database in an unencrypted format when the master password is set,

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-7163 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting password master. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DreameeSoft Password Master 1.0 stores the database in an unencrypted format when the master password is set, which allows attackers with physical access to read the database contents via an unspecified authentication bypass. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dreameesoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-10 00:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dreameesoft password master DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy password-master || rpm -q password-master || password-master --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison password-master sudo apt install password-master=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold password-master

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

dnf --showduplicates list password-master sudo dnf downgrade password-master-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add password-master

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-2006-7163?

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

Is CVE-2006-7163 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7163 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-2006-7163 affect?

CVE-2006-7163 affects password master. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). DreameeSoft Password Master 1.0 stores the database in an unencrypted format when the master password is set, which allows attackers with physical access to read the database contents via an unspecified authentication bypass. NOTE: the pro

How urgent is CVE-2006-7163?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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