CVE-2005-0494
The RgSecurity form in the HTTP server for the Thomson TCW690 cable modem running firmware 2.1...
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.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2005-0494- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
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.
- Record
CVE-2005-0494- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2005-0495 No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2005-0495- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-2w9q-2gq5-vqqj No score
The RgSecurity form in the HTTP server for the Thomson TCW690 cable modem running firmware 2.1...
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.
- Record
GHSA-2w9q-2gq5-vqqj- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Thomson TCW690 - POST Password Validation | 2005-02-19 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2005-0494 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Thomson Cable Modem, published February 21, 2005. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.58%, the 85th percentile. No source names a fixed version.