CVE-2005-3253

CVE-2005-3253 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avaya Wireless Ap-3 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

Description

Wireless Access Points (AP) for (1) Avaya AP-3 through AP-6 2.5 to 2.5.4, and AP-7/AP-8 2.5 and other versions before 3.1, and (2) Proxim AP-600 and AP-2000 before 2.5.5, and Proxim AP-700 and AP-4000 after 2.4.11 and before 3.1, use a static WEP key of "12345", which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3253?
Wireless Access Points (AP) for (1) Avaya AP-3 through AP-6 2.5 to 2.5.4, and AP-7/AP-8 2.5 and other versions before 3.1, and (2) Proxim AP-600 and AP-2000 before 2.5.5, and Proxim AP-700 and AP-4000 after 2.4.11 and before 3.1, use a static WEP key of "12345", which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.
How severe is CVE-2005-3253?
CVE-2005-3253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3253 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3253?
CVE-2005-3253 primarily affects Avaya Wireless Ap-3. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3253?
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-2005-3253 published?
CVE-2005-3253 was published on 2005-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)