CVE-2005-1606

CVE-2005-1606 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Positive Software H-sphere Winbox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

H-Sphere Winbox 2.4.2 and 2.4.3 RC1 stores sensitive information such as username and password in plaintext in world-readable log files, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1606?
H-Sphere Winbox 2.4.2 and 2.4.3 RC1 stores sensitive information such as username and password in plaintext in world-readable log files, which allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-1606?
CVE-2005-1606 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1606 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1606?
CVE-2005-1606 primarily affects Positive Software H-sphere Winbox. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1606?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1606 published?
CVE-2005-1606 was published on 2005-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)