How severe is CVE-2005-2859?

CVE-2005-2859 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2859 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-2005-2859?

CVE-2005-2859 affects Savant Savant Webserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2859?

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

When was CVE-2005-2859 published?

CVE-2005-2859 was published on 2005-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2859

CVE-2005-2859 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Savant Savant Webserver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Savant Savant Webserver
Published: 2005-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Savant Web Server stores user credentials in plaintext in the Savant\Users registry key, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2859?: Savant Web Server stores user credentials in plaintext in the Savant\Users registry key, which allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-2859?: CVE-2005-2859 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2859 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-2005-2859?: CVE-2005-2859 affects Savant Savant Webserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2859?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2859 published?: CVE-2005-2859 was published on 2005-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:savant:savant_webserver:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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