How severe is CVE-2005-2454?

CVE-2005-2454 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2454 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2454?

CVE-2005-2454 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2454?

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

When was CVE-2005-2454 published?

CVE-2005-2454 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2454

CVE-2005-2454 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Notes
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Lotus Notes 6.5.4 and 6.5.5, and 7.0.0 and 7.0.1, uses insecure default permissions (Everyone/Full Control) for the "Notes" folder and all children, which allows local users to gain privileges and modify, add, or delete files in that folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2454?: IBM Lotus Notes 6.5.4 and 6.5.5, and 7.0.0 and 7.0.1, uses insecure default permissions (Everyone/Full Control) for the "Notes" folder and all children, which allows local users to gain privileges and modify, add, or delete files in that folder.
How severe is CVE-2005-2454?: CVE-2005-2454 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2454 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2454?: CVE-2005-2454 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2454?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2454 published?: CVE-2005-2454 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:6.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:6.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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