How severe is CVE-2005-2293?

CVE-2005-2293 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2005-2293 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2293?

CVE-2005-2293 affects Oracle Forms Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2293?

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

When was CVE-2005-2293 published?

CVE-2005-2293 was published on 2005-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2293

CVE-2005-2293 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Forms Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-459.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-459
Affected product: Oracle Forms Builder
Published: 2005-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Oracle Formsbuilder 9.0.4 stores database usernames and passwords in a temporary file, which is not deleted after it is used, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2293?: Oracle Formsbuilder 9.0.4 stores database usernames and passwords in a temporary file, which is not deleted after it is used, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2005-2293?: CVE-2005-2293 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2005-2293 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2293?: CVE-2005-2293 affects Oracle Forms Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2293?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2293 published?: CVE-2005-2293 was published on 2005-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:forms_builder:9.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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