CVE-2005-1220: Shoutbox SCRIPT 3.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-1220?

shoutbox script: upgrade to newer than 3.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-1220 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1220 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-1220 affect?

CVE-2005-1220 affects shoutbox script. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Shoutbox SCRIPT 3.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to db/settings.dat, which displays usernames and password hashes.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-1220 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting shoutbox script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Shoutbox SCRIPT 3.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to db/settings.dat, which displays usernames and password hashes.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: knusperleicht

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

knusperleicht shoutbox script UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0.2

Fixed in: newer than 3.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shoutbox-script || rpm -q shoutbox-script || shoutbox-script --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade shoutbox-script

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade shoutbox-script

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-1220?

shoutbox script: upgrade to newer than 3.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1220 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1220 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-1220 affect?

CVE-2005-1220 affects shoutbox script. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Shoutbox SCRIPT 3.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to db/settings.dat, which displays usernames and password hashes.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1220?

Priority 45/100. High severity

References

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