PatchTheCVECVE-2005-1566: Acrowave AAP-3100AR wireless router allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by pressing CTRL-C at the
CVE-2005-1566 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wlan ap \+ adsl router. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Acrowave AAP-3100AR wireless router allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by pressing CTRL-C at the username or password prompt in a telnet session, which causes the shell to crash and restart, then leave the user in the new shell.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.6% (top 24%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2005-05-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2005-1566?
wlan ap \+ adsl router: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-1566 being exploited?
CVE-2005-1566 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2005-1566 affect?
CVE-2005-1566 affects wlan ap \+ adsl router. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Acrowave AAP-3100AR wireless router allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by pressing CTRL-C at the username or password prompt in a telnet session, which causes the shell to crash and restart, then leave the user in the new shel
How urgent is CVE-2005-1566?
Priority 45/100. High severity