How severe is CVE-2005-0427?

CVE-2005-0427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0427 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0427?

CVE-2005-0427 primarily affects Gentoo Webmin. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0427?

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

When was CVE-2005-0427 published?

CVE-2005-0427 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0427

CVE-2005-0427 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Webmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gentoo Webmin
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ebuild of Webmin before 1.170-r3 on Gentoo Linux includes the encrypted root password in the miniserv.users file when building a tbz2 of the webmin package, which allows remote attackers to obtain and possibly crack the encrypted password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0427?: The ebuild of Webmin before 1.170-r3 on Gentoo Linux includes the encrypted root password in the miniserv.users file when building a tbz2 of the webmin package, which allows remote attackers to obtain and possibly crack the encrypted password.
How severe is CVE-2005-0427?: CVE-2005-0427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0427 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0427?: CVE-2005-0427 primarily affects Gentoo Webmin. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0427?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0427 published?: CVE-2005-0427 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:webmin:1.140:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:webmin:1.150:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:webmin:1.160:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:webmin:1.170:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:webmin:1.170:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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