How severe is CVE-2005-2599?

CVE-2005-2599 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2599 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2599?

CVE-2005-2599 affects Hummingbird Connectivity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2599?

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-2005-2599 published?

CVE-2005-2599 was published on 2005-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2599

CVE-2005-2599 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hummingbird Connectivity 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: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hummingbird Connectivity
Published: 2005-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Hummingbird FTP for Connectivity 10.0 uses weak encryption (trivial encoding) to store the user's password in the FTP profile, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2599?: Hummingbird FTP for Connectivity 10.0 uses weak encryption (trivial encoding) to store the user's password in the FTP profile, which allows attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-2599?: CVE-2005-2599 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2599 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2599?: CVE-2005-2599 affects Hummingbird Connectivity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2599?: 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-2005-2599 published?: CVE-2005-2599 was published on 2005-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hummingbird:connectivity:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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