How severe is CVE-2005-2799?

CVE-2005-2799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2799 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2799?

CVE-2005-2799 primarily affects Linksys Wrt54g. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2799?

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-2005-2799 published?

CVE-2005-2799 was published on 2005-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2799

CVE-2005-2799 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linksys Wrt54g with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 71% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 71% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Linksys Wrt54g
Published: 2005-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in apply.cgi in Linksys WRT54G 3.01.03, 3.03.6, and possibly other versions before 4.20.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2799?: Buffer overflow in apply.cgi in Linksys WRT54G 3.01.03, 3.03.6, and possibly other versions before 4.20.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP POST request.
How severe is CVE-2005-2799?: CVE-2005-2799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2799 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2799?: CVE-2005-2799 primarily affects Linksys Wrt54g. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2799?: 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-2005-2799 published?: CVE-2005-2799 was published on 2005-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=305&type=vulnerabilities

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wrt54g:3.01.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wrt54g:3.03.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*