How severe is CVE-2005-2136?

CVE-2005-2136 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2136 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2136?

CVE-2005-2136 primarily affects Raritan Dominion Sx4 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2136?

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

When was CVE-2005-2136 published?

CVE-2005-2136 was published on 2005-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2136

CVE-2005-2136 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Raritan Dominion Sx4 Firmware 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Raritan Dominion Sx4 Firmware
Published: 2005-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Raritan Dominion SX (DSX) Console Servers DSX16, DSX32, DSX4, DSX8, and DSXA-48 set (1) world-readable permissions for /etc/shadow and (2) world-writable permissions for /bin/busybox, which allows local users to obtain hashed passwords or execute arbitrary code as other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2136?: Raritan Dominion SX (DSX) Console Servers DSX16, DSX32, DSX4, DSX8, and DSXA-48 set (1) world-readable permissions for /etc/shadow and (2) world-writable permissions for /bin/busybox, which allows local users to obtain hashed passwords or execute arbitrary code as other users.
How severe is CVE-2005-2136?: CVE-2005-2136 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2136 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2136?: CVE-2005-2136 primarily affects Raritan Dominion Sx4 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2136?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2136 published?: CVE-2005-2136 was published on 2005-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:raritan:dominion_sx4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:raritan:dominion_sx8_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:raritan:dominion_sx16_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:raritan:dominion_sx32_firmware:2.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:raritan:dominion_sxa-48_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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