How severe is CVE-2005-2915?

CVE-2005-2915 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2915 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2915?

CVE-2005-2915 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-2005-2915?

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

When was CVE-2005-2915 published?

CVE-2005-2915 was published on 2005-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2915

CVE-2005-2915 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linksys Wrt54g 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: 1% (45th 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, uses weak encryption (XOR encoding with a fixed byte mask) for configuration information, which could allow attackers to decrypt the information and possibly re-encrypt it in conjunction with CVE-2005-2914.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2915?: ezconfig.asp in Linksys WRT54G router 3.01.03, 3.03.6, non-default configurations of 2.04.4, and possibly other versions, uses weak encryption (XOR encoding with a fixed byte mask) for configuration information, which could allow attackers to decrypt the information and possibly re-encrypt it in conjunction with CVE-2005-2914.
How severe is CVE-2005-2915?: CVE-2005-2915 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2915 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2915?: CVE-2005-2915 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-2005-2915?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2915 published?: CVE-2005-2915 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_non_default:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wrt54g:3.01.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wrt54g:3.03.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*