PatchTheCVECVE-2005-1596: index.php in Fusion SBX 1.2 and earlier does not properly use the extract function, which allows remote attack
CVE-2005-1596 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting sbx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
index.php in Fusion SBX 1.2 and earlier does not properly use the extract function, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by setting the is_logged parameter or execute arbitrary code via the maxname2 parameter.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 10.0 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 7.0% (top 6%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2005-05-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2005-1596?
sbx: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-1596 being exploited?
CVE-2005-1596 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-2005-1596 affect?
CVE-2005-1596 affects sbx. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). index.php in Fusion SBX 1.2 and earlier does not properly use the extract function, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by setting the is_logged parameter or execute arbitrary code via the maxname2 parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2005-1596?
Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference