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CVE-2005-4860

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.20%

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CVE-2005-4860 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Spectrum Cash Receipting System before 6.504 uses weak cryptography (static substitution) in the PASSFILE password file, which makes it easier for local users to gain privileges by decrypting a password.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Spectrum Cash Receipting System before 6.504 uses weak cryptography (static substitution) in the PASSFILE password file, which makes it easier for local users to gain privileges by decrypting a password.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.20%

10.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SpectrumcuCash Receipting System< 6.504

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4860?
Spectrum Cash Receipting System before 6.504 uses weak cryptography (static substitution) in the PASSFILE password file, which makes it easier for local users to gain privileges by decrypting a password.
How severe is CVE-2005-4860?
CVE-2005-4860 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4860?
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