CVE-2005-0498

Description

Gigafast router (aka CompUSA router) allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information and bypass the login page via a direct request to backup.cfg, which reveals the administrator password in plaintext.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.31%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110900986022760&w=2	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19422	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0498?: CVE-2005-0498 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0498?: To fix CVE-2005-0498, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-0498 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-0498 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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