CVE-2005-4590: Spb Kiosk Engine 1.0.0.1 allows local users to bypass restrictions on allowed applications via (1) removable m

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4590 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) 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 allows local users to bypass restrictions on allowed applications via (1) removable media containing a program that will execute because of the autorun setting and (2) applications that are able to invoke other applications, as demonstrated by a file: URL specifying a .exe file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
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-2005-4590?

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

Is CVE-2005-4590 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4590 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-2005-4590 affect?

CVE-2005-4590 affects kiosk engine. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Spb Kiosk Engine 1.0.0.1 allows local users to bypass restrictions on allowed applications via (1) removable media containing a program that will execute because of the autorun setting and (2) applications that are able to invoke other appl

How urgent is CVE-2005-4590?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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CVE-2005-4589 LOW 2.1 DOWNGRADE Spb Kiosk Engine 1.0.0.1 stores the administrator's passcode in the registry in plaintext, which allows local

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