How severe is CVE-2005-2645?

CVE-2005-2645 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2645 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2645?

CVE-2005-2645 primarily affects Xerox Document Centre 265. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2645?

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-2005-2645 published?

CVE-2005-2645 was published on 2005-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2645

CVE-2005-2645 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xerox Document Centre 265 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xerox Document Centre 265
Published: 2005-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in Xerox MicroServer Web Server in Document Centre 220 through 265, 332 and 340, 420 through 490, and 535 through 555 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2645?: Unknown vulnerability in Xerox MicroServer Web Server in Document Centre 220 through 265, 332 and 340, 420 through 490, and 535 through 555 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.
How severe is CVE-2005-2645?: CVE-2005-2645 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2645 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2645?: CVE-2005-2645 primarily affects Xerox Document Centre 265. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2645?: 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-2005-2645 published?: CVE-2005-2645 was published on 2005-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:h:xerox:document_centre_265:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:document_centre_332:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:document_centre_340:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:document_centre_420:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:document_centre_490:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:document_centre_535:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:document_centre_555:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*