How severe is CVE-2005-0440?

CVE-2005-0440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0440?

CVE-2005-0440 primarily affects Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0440?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-0440 published?

CVE-2005-0440 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0440

CVE-2005-0440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ELOG before 2.5.7 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and download a configuration file that contains a sensitive write password via a modified URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0440?: ELOG before 2.5.7 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and download a configuration file that contains a sensitive write password via a modified URL.
How severe is CVE-2005-0440?: CVE-2005-0440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0440?: CVE-2005-0440 primarily affects Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0440?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0440 published?: CVE-2005-0440 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:2.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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