How severe is CVE-2005-3203?

CVE-2005-3203 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3203 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3203?

CVE-2005-3203 primarily affects Oracle Html Db. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3203?

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

When was CVE-2005-3203 published?

CVE-2005-3203 was published on 2005-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3203

CVE-2005-3203 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Html Db 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: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Html Db
Published: 2005-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The manual installation of Oracle HTML DB (HTMLDB) 1.3 through 1.3.6 stores the SYS password in install.lst in plaintext, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3203?: The manual installation of Oracle HTML DB (HTMLDB) 1.3 through 1.3.6 stores the SYS password in install.lst in plaintext, which allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-3203?: CVE-2005-3203 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3203 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3203?: CVE-2005-3203 primarily affects Oracle Html Db. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3203?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3203 published?: CVE-2005-3203 was published on 2005-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:html_db:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:html_db:1.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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