CVE-2005-2283: WebEOC before 6.0.2 does not properly restrict the size of an uploaded file, which allows remote authenticated

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2283?

webeoc: upgrade to newer than 6.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2283 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2283 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-2283 affect?

CVE-2005-2283 affects webeoc. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). WebEOC before 6.0.2 does not properly restrict the size of an uploaded file, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (system and database resource consumption) via a large file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2283?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.1UPGRADE

CVE-2005-2283 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting webeoc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WebEOC before 6.0.2 does not properly restrict the size of an uploaded file, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (system and database resource consumption) via a large file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: esi products

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-18 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

esi products webeoc UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 6.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webeoc || rpm -q webeoc || webeoc --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade webeoc

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade webeoc

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2005-2283?

webeoc: upgrade to newer than 6.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2283 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2283 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-2005-2283 affect?

CVE-2005-2283 affects webeoc. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). WebEOC before 6.0.2 does not properly restrict the size of an uploaded file, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (system and database resource consumption) via a large file.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2283?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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CVE-2005-4002 MEDIUM 4.0 UPGRADE WebEOC before 6.0.2 uses the same secret key for all installations, which allows attackers with the key to dec
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CVE-2005-2285 MEDIUM 5.0 UPGRADE WebEOC before 6.0.2 stores sensitive information in locations such as URIs, web pages, and configuration files
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References

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