CVE-2005-1586

Name: CVE-2005-1586
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-14T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1586 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Quick.Forum 2.1.6 stores potentially sensitive information such as usernames, banned IP addresses, censored words, and backups under the web document root, which allows remote attackers to obtain that information via a direct request to (1) db/users.txt, (2) db/banList.txt, (3) db/censureWords.txt, or (4) backup files.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Quick.Forum 2.1.6 stores potentially sensitive information such as usernames, banned IP addresses, censored words, and backups under the web document root, which allows remote attackers to obtain that information via a direct request to (1) db/users.txt, (2) db/banList.txt, (3) db/censureWords.txt, or (4) backup files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open Solution	Quick.Forum	2.1.6

References

http://lostmon.blogspot.com/2005/05/quickforum-topic-field-xss-and-page.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/15200Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/16328Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/16329Vendor Advisory
http://lostmon.blogspot.com/2005/05/quickforum-topic-field-xss-and-page.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/15200Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/16328Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/16329Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1586?

How severe is CVE-2005-1586?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1586 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1586?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST