CVE-2005-1059

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Linksys WET11 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to change the password without providing the original password via the data parameter to changepw.html.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 73.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 2, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/14871
cve@mitrehttp://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/Full-Disclosure/2005-04/0148.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13051
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20008
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/14871
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/Full-Disclosure/2005-04/0148.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13051
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20008

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-25359✓ verified
First seen Apr 7, 2005
Linksys WET11 - Password Update Remote Authentication Bypass
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-1059?

CVE-2005-1059 is a none vulnerability published on May 2, 2005. Linksys WET11 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to change the password without providing the original password via the data parameter to changepw.html.

When was CVE-2005-1059 disclosed?

CVE-2005-1059 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 2, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-1059 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-1059 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 73.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-1059?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-1059, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-1059

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