CVE-2005-1566

CVE-2005-1566 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arcowave Systems Wlan Ap + Adsl Router 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

Description

Acrowave AAP-3100AR wireless router allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by pressing CTRL-C at the username or password prompt in a telnet session, which causes the shell to crash and restart, then leave the user in the new shell.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1566?
Acrowave AAP-3100AR wireless router allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by pressing CTRL-C at the username or password prompt in a telnet session, which causes the shell to crash and restart, then leave the user in the new shell.
How severe is CVE-2005-1566?
CVE-2005-1566 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1566 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1566?
CVE-2005-1566 affects Arcowave Systems Wlan Ap + Adsl Router. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1566?
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-2005-1566 published?
CVE-2005-1566 was published on 2005-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)