CVE-2005-1596

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…

published May 16, 2005

CVSS
—
EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker can simply manipulate the `is_logged` parameter, opening the door to authentication bypass! ⚡ This vulnerability is like a restaurant that lets anyone enter just by claiming they're on the VIP list — no verification needed! 🍽️ An attacker could waltz right in and gain unauthorized access, potentially executing arbitrary code. This could lead to the system being compromised, data leaks, or even total chaos in your application. Definitely not a pleasant dinner party!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a restaurant that lets anyone enter just by claiming they're on the VIP list — no verification needed! 🍽️ The issue arises from improper handling of the `extract` function in `index.php` of Fusion SBX 1.2 and earlier, allowing attackers to bypass authentication by manipulating parameters like `is_logged` and `maxname2`.

What to do

An attacker could waltz right in and gain unauthorized access, potentially executing arbitrary code. This could lead to the system being compromised, data leaks, or even total chaos in your application. Definitely not a pleasant dinner party! To fix this, update to a newer version of Fusion SBX if available, or implement robust input validation for the `is_logged` and `maxname2` parameters to prevent unauthorized access. Don't leave the front door wide open! You can tackle this! With the right updates and validations, you'll turn this vulnerability into a security success story! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06952 · 94.1th percentile
Published
2005-05-16T04:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAY 04:00Z
    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…
    cvelistv5