How severe is CVE-2005-2434?

CVE-2005-2434 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2434 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2434?

CVE-2005-2434 affects Linksys Wrt54g. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2434?

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

When was CVE-2005-2434 published?

CVE-2005-2434 was published on 2005-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2434

CVE-2005-2434 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linksys Wrt54g 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% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Linksys Wrt54g
Published: 2005-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Linksys WRT54G router uses the same private key and certificate for every router, which allows remote attackers to sniff the SSL connection and obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2434?: Linksys WRT54G router uses the same private key and certificate for every router, which allows remote attackers to sniff the SSL connection and obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2005-2434?: CVE-2005-2434 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2434 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2434?: CVE-2005-2434 affects Linksys Wrt54g. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2434?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2434 published?: CVE-2005-2434 was published on 2005-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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