How severe is CVE-2005-0285?

CVE-2005-0285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0285 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0285?

CVE-2005-0285 affects Bottomline Webseries Payment Application. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0285?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0285 published?

CVE-2005-0285 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0285

CVE-2005-0285 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bottomline Webseries Payment Application with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bottomline Webseries Payment Application
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Webseries Payment Application does not properly restrict privileged operations, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by directly accessing certain URLs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0285?: Webseries Payment Application does not properly restrict privileged operations, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by directly accessing certain URLs.
How severe is CVE-2005-0285?: CVE-2005-0285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0285 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0285?: CVE-2005-0285 affects Bottomline Webseries Payment Application. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0285?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0285 published?: CVE-2005-0285 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bottomline:webseries_payment_application:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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