CVE-2005-0494 EXPLOIT
7.5
HIGH · CVSS 2.0 · EPSS 2.6% (pctl 85)
Patch early
A public exploit exists.
Description
The RgSecurity form in the HTTP server for the Thomson TCW690 cable modem running firmware 2.1 and software ST42.03.0a does not properly validate the password before performing changes, which allows remote attackers on the LAN to gain access via a direct POST request.
Scoring
| CVSS | 7.5 (HIGH, v2.0) |
|---|---|
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
| EPSS | 2.58% — more likely to be exploited than 85% of all CVEs |
| On CISA KEV | no |
| Public exploit | yes |
| Published | 2005-02-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Affected (1)
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| thomson | thomson cable modem |
Public exploits
| Source | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| exploit-db | Thomson TCW690 - POST Password Validation | 2005-02-19 |
References
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