CVE-2005-4590
CVE-2005-4590 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Spb Kiosk Engine 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Spb Kiosk Engine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Spb Kiosk Engine 1.0.0.1 allows local users to bypass restrictions on allowed applications via (1) removable media containing a program that will execute because of the autorun setting and (2) applications that are able to invoke other applications, as demonstrated by a file: URL specifying a .exe file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-4590?
- Spb Kiosk Engine 1.0.0.1 allows local users to bypass restrictions on allowed applications via (1) removable media containing a program that will execute because of the autorun setting and (2) applications that are able to invoke other applications, as demonstrated by a file: URL specifying a .exe file.
- How severe is CVE-2005-4590?
- CVE-2005-4590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2005-4590 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-4590?
- CVE-2005-4590 affects Spb Kiosk Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-4590?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-4590 published?
- CVE-2005-4590 was published on 2005-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18243
- http://www.airscanner.com/security/05083102_kioskremove.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420450/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23905
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:spb:kiosk_engine:1.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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