How severe is CVE-2005-1179?

CVE-2005-1179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1179?

CVE-2005-1179 primarily affects Xerox Workcentre. In total, 53 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1179?

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

When was CVE-2005-1179 published?

CVE-2005-1179 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1179

CVE-2005-1179 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xerox Workcentre 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: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xerox Workcentre
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in Xerox MicroServer Web Server for various WorkCentre products including M35/M45/M55 2.028.11.000 through 2.97.20.032 and 4.84.16.000 through 4.97.20.032, Pro 35/45/55 3.028.11.000 through 3.97.20.032, Pro 65/75/90 1.001.00.060 through 1.001.02.084, and others, related to SNMP authentication, allows remote attackers to modify system configuration, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0703.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1179?: Unknown vulnerability in Xerox MicroServer Web Server for various WorkCentre products including M35/M45/M55 2.028.11.000 through 2.97.20.032 and 4.84.16.000 through 4.97.20.032, Pro 35/45/55 3.028.11.000 through 3.97.20.032, Pro 65/75/90 1.001.00.060 through 1.001.02.084, and others, related to SNMP authentication, allows remote attackers to modify system configuration, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0703.
How severe is CVE-2005-1179?: CVE-2005-1179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1179?: CVE-2005-1179 primarily affects Xerox Workcentre. In total, 53 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1179?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1179 published?: CVE-2005-1179 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (53)

cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:32_color_1.2.81:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:40_color_1.2.81:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_165:7.47.30.000:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_165:7.47.33.008:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_175:7.47.30.000:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_175:7.47.33.008:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_2128:0.001.04.044:*:pro_color:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_2636:0.001.04.044:*:pro_color:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_32_color:01.00.060:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_32_color:01.02.053.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_32_color:01.02.058.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_32_color:01.02.077.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_35:3.028.11.000:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_35:3.97.20.032:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_3545:0.001.04.044:*:pro_color:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_40_color:01.00.060:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_40_color:01.02.053.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_40_color:01.02.058.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_40_color:01.02.65.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_40_color:01.02.077.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_45:3.028.11.000:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_45:3.97.20.032:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_55:3.028.11.000:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_55:3.97.20.032:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_65:1.001.00.060:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_65:1.001.02.084:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_75:1.001.00.060:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_75:1.001.02.084:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_90:1.001.00.060:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_90:1.001.02.084:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_m165:6.47.30.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_m165:6.47.33.008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_m165:8.47.30.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_m165:8.47.33.008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_m175:6.47.30.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_m175:6.47.33.008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_m175:8.47.30.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_m175:8.47.33.008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_m35:2.28.11.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_m35:2.97.20.032:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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