CVE-2005-1606

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 56.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 16, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://exploitlabs.com/files/advisories/EXPL-A-2005-007-hsphere.txt
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/15287
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/16239
cve@mitrehttp://www.psoft.net/misc/hsphere_winbox_security_update_passwd.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13559
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20522
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://exploitlabs.com/files/advisories/EXPL-A-2005-007-hsphere.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/15287
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/16239
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.psoft.net/misc/hsphere_winbox_security_update_passwd.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13559
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20522

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-25636✓ verified
First seen May 9, 2005
Positive Software H-Sphere Winbox 2.4 - Sensitive Logfile Content Disclosure
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-1606?

CVE-2005-1606 is a none vulnerability published on May 16, 2005. 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.

When was CVE-2005-1606 disclosed?

CVE-2005-1606 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 16, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-1606 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-1606 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 56.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-1606?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-1606, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-1606

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