CVE-2005-4689
CVE-2005-4689 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
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- Last modified:
Description
Six Apart Movable Type 3.16 stores account names and password hashes in a cookie, which allows remote attackers to login to an account by sniffing the cookie.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-4689?
- Six Apart Movable Type 3.16 stores account names and password hashes in a cookie, which allows remote attackers to login to an account by sniffing the cookie.
- How severe is CVE-2005-4689?
- CVE-2005-4689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2005-4689 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-4689?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-4689 published?
- CVE-2005-4689 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.