# 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, whi

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2005-05-16 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13559
- http://www.osvdb.org/16239
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20522
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15287
- http://exploitlabs.com/files/advisories/EXPL-A-2005-007-hsphere.txt
- http://www.psoft.net/misc/hsphere_winbox_security_update_passwd.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25636

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