CVE-2005-2286: WebEOC before 6.0.2 does not properly check user authorization, which allows remote attackers to gain privileg

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2286?

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

Q: Is CVE-2005-2286 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2286 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-2005-2286 affect?

CVE-2005-2286 affects webeoc. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). WebEOC before 6.0.2 does not properly check user authorization, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a direct request to a resource.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2286?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity

This month

HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2005-2286 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) 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 check user authorization, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a direct request to a resource.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
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-2005-2286?

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

Is CVE-2005-2286 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2286 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-2005-2286 affect?

CVE-2005-2286 affects webeoc. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). WebEOC before 6.0.2 does not properly check user authorization, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a direct request to a resource.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2286?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity

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