How severe is CVE-2005-2189?

CVE-2005-2189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2189?

CVE-2005-2189 primarily affects Lantronix Securelinx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2189?

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

When was CVE-2005-2189 published?

CVE-2005-2189 was published on 2005-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2189

CVE-2005-2189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lantronix Securelinx 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% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lantronix Securelinx
Published: 2005-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Lantronix SecureLinx console server running firmware 2.0 and 3.0 stores /etc/ssh under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as SSH private keys.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2189?: Lantronix SecureLinx console server running firmware 2.0 and 3.0 stores /etc/ssh under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as SSH private keys.
How severe is CVE-2005-2189?: CVE-2005-2189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2189?: CVE-2005-2189 primarily affects Lantronix Securelinx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2189 published?: CVE-2005-2189 was published on 2005-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:lantronix:securelinx:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:lantronix:securelinx:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*