CVE-2005-2209: Capturix ScanShare 1.06 build 50 stores sensitive information such as the password in cleartext in capturixss_

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2209 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting scanshare. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Capturix ScanShare 1.06 build 50 stores sensitive information such as the password in cleartext in capturixss_cfg.ini, which is readable by local users.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2005-07-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: capturix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-11 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

capturix scanshare DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.06 build_50

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.06

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy scanshare || rpm -q scanshare || scanshare --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.06 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison scanshare sudo apt install scanshare=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.06> sudo apt-mark hold scanshare

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list scanshare sudo dnf downgrade scanshare-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.06> sudo dnf versionlock add scanshare

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-2209?

scanshare: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2209 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2209 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-2005-2209 affect?

CVE-2005-2209 affects scanshare. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Capturix ScanShare 1.06 build 50 stores sensitive information such as the password in cleartext in capturixss_cfg.ini, which is readable by local users.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2209?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

References

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