How severe is CVE-2005-4849?

CVE-2005-4849 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4849 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4849?

CVE-2005-4849 affects Apache Derby. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4849?

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

When was CVE-2005-4849 published?

CVE-2005-4849 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4849

CVE-2005-4849 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Derby 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apache Derby
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apache Derby before 10.1.2.1 exposes the (1) user and (2) password attributes in cleartext via (a) the RDBNAM parameter of the ACCSEC command and (b) the output of the DatabaseMetaData.getURL function, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4849?: Apache Derby before 10.1.2.1 exposes the (1) user and (2) password attributes in cleartext via (a) the RDBNAM parameter of the ACCSEC command and (b) the output of the DatabaseMetaData.getURL function, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2005-4849?: CVE-2005-4849 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4849 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4849?: CVE-2005-4849 affects Apache Derby. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4849?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4849 published?: CVE-2005-4849 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:derby:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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