How severe is CVE-2005-2914?

CVE-2005-2914 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2914 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2914?

CVE-2005-2914 primarily affects Linksys Wrt54g. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2914?

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-2005-2914 published?

CVE-2005-2914 was published on 2005-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2914

CVE-2005-2914 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linksys Wrt54g 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: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Linksys Wrt54g
Published: 2005-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ezconfig.asp in Linksys WRT54G router 3.01.03, 3.03.6, non-default configurations of 2.04.4, and possibly other versions, does not use an authentication initialization function, which allows remote attackers to obtain encrypted configuration information and, if the key is known, modify the configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2914?: ezconfig.asp in Linksys WRT54G router 3.01.03, 3.03.6, non-default configurations of 2.04.4, and possibly other versions, does not use an authentication initialization function, which allows remote attackers to obtain encrypted configuration information and, if the key is known, modify the configuration.
How severe is CVE-2005-2914?: CVE-2005-2914 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2914 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2914?: CVE-2005-2914 primarily affects Linksys Wrt54g. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2914?: 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-2005-2914 published?: CVE-2005-2914 was published on 2005-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=304&type=vulnerabilities

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wrt54g:2.04.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wrt54g:3.01.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wrt54g:3.03.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*