How severe is CVE-2005-2681?

CVE-2005-2681 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2681?

CVE-2005-2681 primarily affects Cisco Ips Sensor Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2681?

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-2005-2681 published?

CVE-2005-2681 was published on 2005-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2681

CVE-2005-2681 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ips Sensor Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Ips Sensor Software
Published: 2005-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the command line processing (CLI) logic in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 5.0(1) and 5.0(2) allows local users with OPERATOR or VIEWER privileges to gain additional privileges via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2681?: Unspecified vulnerability in the command line processing (CLI) logic in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 5.0(1) and 5.0(2) allows local users with OPERATOR or VIEWER privileges to gain additional privileges via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2005-2681?: CVE-2005-2681 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2681?: CVE-2005-2681 primarily affects Cisco Ips Sensor Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2681?: 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-2005-2681 published?: CVE-2005-2681 was published on 2005-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:5.0\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:5.0\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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