PatchTheCVECVE-2005-4860: Spectrum Cash Receipting System before 6.504 uses weak cryptography (static substitution) in the PASSFILE pass
CVE-2005-4860 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting cash receipting system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Spectrum Cash Receipting System before 6.504 uses weak cryptography (static substitution) in the PASSFILE password file, which makes it easier for local users to gain privileges by decrypting a password.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 90%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-327 |
| Published | 2005-12-31 |
| 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-2005-4860?
cash receipting system: upgrade to 6.504. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-4860 being exploited?
CVE-2005-4860 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-2005-4860 affect?
CVE-2005-4860 affects cash receipting system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Spectrum Cash Receipting System before 6.504 uses weak cryptography (static substitution) in the PASSFILE password file, which makes it easier for local users to gain privileges by decrypting a password.
How urgent is CVE-2005-4860?
Priority 30/100. High severity