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CVE-2005-0494

Published: Feb 21, 2005Updated: Apr 16, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDNVD-CWE-Other
NVD MITRE
7.5CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
2.6%
Top 16.8%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LAu:NC:PI:PA:P
Exploitability
AV:NAccess Vector
Network
AC:LAccess Complexity
Low
Au:NAuthentication
None
Impact
C:PConfidentiality
Partial
I:PIntegrity
Partial
A:PAvailability
Partial
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Weaknesses

NVD-CWE-Other

Affected Products

n/an/a
thomson cable modemthomson
Embedded
Communications / voip-telephony
thomsoncommercialCommunicationsaka tcw710, speedtouch, st 2030 sip phone

Exploitability

Official Patch Available

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19387
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/14353
secunia.com
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110886937131507&w=2
marc.info

Timeline

Published
Feb 21, 2005
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026

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