CVE-2008-3775

What it is

Folder Lock 5.9.5 and earlier uses weak encryption (ROT-25) for the password, which allows local administrators to obtain sensitive information by reading and decrypting the QualityControl\_pack registry value.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2008-08-22 16:41 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:56 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.4 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2008-08-22 16:41 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:56 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-327 · Broken cryptographic algorithm

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Newsoftwares Folder Lock ≤ 5.9.5

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.4

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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