How severe is CVE-2005-2520?

CVE-2005-2520 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2520 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2520?

CVE-2005-2520 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2520?

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

When was CVE-2005-2520 published?

CVE-2005-2520 was published on 2005-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2520

CVE-2005-2520 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2005-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The password assistant in Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.4.2, when used to create multiple accounts from the same process, does not reset the suggested password list when the assistant is displayed, which allows attackers to view recently used passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2520?: The password assistant in Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.4.2, when used to create multiple accounts from the same process, does not reset the suggested password list when the assistant is displayed, which allows attackers to view recently used passwords.
How severe is CVE-2005-2520?: CVE-2005-2520 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2520 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2520?: CVE-2005-2520 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2520?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2520 published?: CVE-2005-2520 was published on 2005-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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