CVE-2005-2963

Name: CVE-2005-2963
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-10-13T21:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2963 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The mod_auth_shadow module 1.0 through 1.5 and 2.0 for Apache with AuthShadow enabled uses shadow authentication for all locations that use the require group directive, even when other authentication mechanisms are specified, which might allow remote authenticated users to bypass security restrictions.. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The mod_auth_shadow module 1.0 through 1.5 and 2.0 for Apache with AuthShadow enabled uses shadow authentication for all locations that use the require group directive, even when other authentication mechanisms are specified, which might allow remote authenticated users to bypass security restrictions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.44%

82.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mod Auth Shadow	Mod Auth Shadow	1.0
Mod Auth Shadow	Mod Auth Shadow	1.1
Mod Auth Shadow	Mod Auth Shadow	1.2
Mod Auth Shadow	Mod Auth Shadow	1.3
Mod Auth Shadow	Mod Auth Shadow	1.4
Mod Auth Shadow	Mod Auth Shadow	1.5
Mod Auth Shadow	Mod Auth Shadow	2.0

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 13, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2963?

How severe is CVE-2005-2963?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2963 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2963?

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Source: NVD / NIST