CVE-2005-4589: Spb Kiosk Engine 1.0.0.1 stores the administrator's passcode in the registry in plaintext, which allows local

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4589 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting kiosk engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Spb Kiosk Engine 1.0.0.1 stores the administrator's passcode in the registry in plaintext, which allows local users to obtain the passcode.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: spb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-30 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

spb kiosk engine DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kiosk-engine || rpm -q kiosk-engine || kiosk-engine --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kiosk-engine sudo apt install kiosk-engine=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold kiosk-engine

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

dnf --showduplicates list kiosk-engine sudo dnf downgrade kiosk-engine-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add kiosk-engine

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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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-2005-4589?

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

Is CVE-2005-4589 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4589 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-2005-4589 affect?

CVE-2005-4589 affects kiosk engine. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Spb Kiosk Engine 1.0.0.1 stores the administrator's passcode in the registry in plaintext, which allows local users to obtain the passcode.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4589?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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