CVE-2005-3800

CVE-2005-3800 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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

Description

Macromedia Contribute Publishing Server (CPS) before 1.11 uses a weak algorithm to encrypt user password in connection keys that use shared FTP login credentials, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3800?
Macromedia Contribute Publishing Server (CPS) before 1.11 uses a weak algorithm to encrypt user password in connection keys that use shared FTP login credentials, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2005-3800?
CVE-2005-3800 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3800 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3800?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3800 published?
CVE-2005-3800 was published on 2005-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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