How severe is CVE-2005-1059?

CVE-2005-1059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-1059 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1059?

CVE-2005-1059 primarily affects Linksys Wet11. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1059?

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

When was CVE-2005-1059 published?

CVE-2005-1059 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1059

CVE-2005-1059 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linksys Wet11 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Linksys Wet11
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Linksys WET11 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to change the password without providing the original password via the data parameter to changepw.html.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1059?: Linksys WET11 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to change the password without providing the original password via the data parameter to changepw.html.
How severe is CVE-2005-1059?: CVE-2005-1059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1059 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1059?: CVE-2005-1059 primarily affects Linksys Wet11. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1059?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1059 published?: CVE-2005-1059 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wet11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wet11:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wet11:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*