CVE-2005-1596

CVE-2005-1596 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fusion Sbx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

index.php in Fusion SBX 1.2 and earlier does not properly use the extract function, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by setting the is_logged parameter or execute arbitrary code via the maxname2 parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1596?
index.php in Fusion SBX 1.2 and earlier does not properly use the extract function, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by setting the is_logged parameter or execute arbitrary code via the maxname2 parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-1596?
CVE-2005-1596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-1596 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1596?
CVE-2005-1596 affects Fusion Sbx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1596?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-1596 published?
CVE-2005-1596 was published on 2005-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)