PatchTheCVECVE-2005-2845: Ariba Spend Management System sends the username and password to the server in plaintext in a POST request, wh
CVE-2005-2845 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting ariba spend management solutions. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Ariba Spend Management System sends the username and password to the server in plaintext in a POST request, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.4% (top 28%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2005-09-08 |
| 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-2005-2845?
ariba spend management solutions: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-2845 being exploited?
CVE-2005-2845 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-2005-2845 affect?
CVE-2005-2845 affects ariba spend management solutions. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Ariba Spend Management System sends the username and password to the server in plaintext in a POST request, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
How urgent is CVE-2005-2845?
Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.