How severe is CVE-2005-4730?

CVE-2005-4730 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-4730 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4730?

CVE-2005-4730 affects Pear Text Password. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4730?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-4730 published?

CVE-2005-4730 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4730

CVE-2005-4730 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pear Text Password with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pear Text Password
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in PEAR Text_Password 1.0 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "problematic seeding" of the random number generator, possibly predictable seeds.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4730?: Unspecified vulnerability in PEAR Text_Password 1.0 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "problematic seeding" of the random number generator, possibly predictable seeds.
How severe is CVE-2005-4730?: CVE-2005-4730 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-4730 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4730?: CVE-2005-4730 affects Pear Text Password. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4730?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-4730 published?: CVE-2005-4730 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pear:text_password:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*