How severe is CVE-2005-0539?

CVE-2005-0539 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0539 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0539?

CVE-2005-0539 primarily affects Ibm Hardware Management Console. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0539?

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

When was CVE-2005-0539 published?

CVE-2005-0539 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0539

CVE-2005-0539 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Hardware Management Console 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: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Hardware Management Console
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC) before 4.4 for POWER5 servers allows local users to gain privileges, related to the Guided Setup Wizard.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0539?: Unknown vulnerability in IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC) before 4.4 for POWER5 servers allows local users to gain privileges, related to the Guided Setup Wizard.
How severe is CVE-2005-0539?: CVE-2005-0539 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0539 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0539?: CVE-2005-0539 primarily affects Ibm Hardware Management Console. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0539?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0539 published?: CVE-2005-0539 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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