How severe is CVE-2005-2374?

CVE-2005-2374 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2374 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2374?

CVE-2005-2374 affects Belkin Belkin 54g Wireless Router. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2374?

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-2005-2374 published?

CVE-2005-2374 was published on 2005-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2374

CVE-2005-2374 is a high-severity vulnerability in Belkin Belkin 54g Wireless 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Belkin Belkin 54g Wireless Router
Published: 2005-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Belkin 54g wireless routers do not properly set an administrative password, which allows remote attackers to gain access via the (1) Telnet or (2) web administration interfaces.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2374?: Belkin 54g wireless routers do not properly set an administrative password, which allows remote attackers to gain access via the (1) Telnet or (2) web administration interfaces.
How severe is CVE-2005-2374?: CVE-2005-2374 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2374 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2374?: CVE-2005-2374 affects Belkin Belkin 54g Wireless Router. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2374?: 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-2005-2374 published?: CVE-2005-2374 was published on 2005-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:belkin:belkin_54g_wireless_router:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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