CVE-2005-2859: Savant Web Server stores user credentials in plaintext in the Savant\Users registry key, which allows local us

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2859 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting savant webserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Savant Web Server stores user credentials in plaintext in the Savant\Users registry key, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: savant

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-08 10:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

savant savant webserver DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy savant-webserver || rpm -q savant-webserver || savant-webserver --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison savant-webserver sudo apt install savant-webserver=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo apt-mark hold savant-webserver

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list savant-webserver sudo dnf downgrade savant-webserver-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add savant-webserver

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-2859?

savant webserver: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2859 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2859 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-2005-2859 affect?

CVE-2005-2859 affects savant webserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Savant Web Server stores user credentials in plaintext in the Savant\Users registry key, which allows local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2859?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

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