How severe is CVE-2005-2994?

CVE-2005-2994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2994 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2994?

CVE-2005-2994 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2994?

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

When was CVE-2005-2994 published?

CVE-2005-2994 was published on 2005-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2994

CVE-2005-2994 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Clearquest with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Rational Clearquest
Published: 2005-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the web client for IBM Rational ClearQuest 2002.05.00 and 2002.05.20, and 2003.06.00 through 2003.06.15 before SR5, allows remote attackers to execute XML Style Sheets (XSS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2994?: Unspecified vulnerability in the web client for IBM Rational ClearQuest 2002.05.00 and 2002.05.20, and 2003.06.00 through 2003.06.15 before SR5, allows remote attackers to execute XML Style Sheets (XSS).
How severe is CVE-2005-2994?: CVE-2005-2994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2994 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2994?: CVE-2005-2994 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2994?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2994 published?: CVE-2005-2994 was published on 2005-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:5.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:5.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:6.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:6.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:6.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:6.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:6.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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