How severe is CVE-2005-2696?

CVE-2005-2696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2696?

CVE-2005-2696 affects Ibm Lotus Notes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2696?

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

When was CVE-2005-2696 published?

CVE-2005-2696 was published on 2005-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2696

CVE-2005-2696 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Notes
Published: 2005-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Lotus Notes does not properly restrict access to password hashes in the Notes Address Book (NAB), which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the (1) password digest field in the Administration tab of a Lotus Notes client, (2) "PasswordDigest" and "HTTPPassword" fields in the document properties in the NAB, or (3) a direct query to the Domino LDAP server, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2428.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2696?: IBM Lotus Notes does not properly restrict access to password hashes in the Notes Address Book (NAB), which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the (1) password digest field in the Administration tab of a Lotus Notes client, (2) "PasswordDigest" and "HTTPPassword" fields in the document properties in the NAB, or (3) a direct query to the Domino LDAP server, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2428.
How severe is CVE-2005-2696?: CVE-2005-2696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2696?: CVE-2005-2696 affects Ibm Lotus Notes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2696?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2696 published?: CVE-2005-2696 was published on 2005-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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