How severe is CVE-2005-2916?

CVE-2005-2916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2916?

CVE-2005-2916 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-2005-2916?

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

When was CVE-2005-2916 published?

CVE-2005-2916 was published on 2005-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2916

CVE-2005-2916 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% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Linksys Wrt54g
Published: 2005-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Linksys WRT54G 3.01.03, 3.03.6, 4.00.7, and possibly other versions before 4.20.7, does not verify user authentication until after an HTTP POST request has been processed, which allows remote attackers to (1) modify configuration using restore.cgi or (2) upload new firmware using upgrade.cgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2916?: Linksys WRT54G 3.01.03, 3.03.6, 4.00.7, and possibly other versions before 4.20.7, does not verify user authentication until after an HTTP POST request has been processed, which allows remote attackers to (1) modify configuration using restore.cgi or (2) upload new firmware using upgrade.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2005-2916?: CVE-2005-2916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2916?: CVE-2005-2916 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-2005-2916?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2916 published?: CVE-2005-2916 was published on 2005-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wrt54g:3.01.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wrt54g:3.03.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wrt54g:4.00.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*