CVE-2005-2281

Name: CVE-2005-2281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-07-18T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2281 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. WebEOC before 6.0.2 uses a weak encryption scheme for passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to crack passwords.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebEOC before 6.0.2 uses a weak encryption scheme for passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to crack passwords.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Juvare	Webeoc	< 6.0.2

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/491770Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/JGEI-6BWQDQThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/491770Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/JGEI-6BWQDQThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2281?

WebEOC before 6.0.2 uses a weak encryption scheme for passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to crack passwords.

How severe is CVE-2005-2281?

CVE-2005-2281 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2281?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-2281?

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Source: NVD / NIST