CVE-2005-3280: Paros 3.2.5 uses a default password for the "sa" account in the underlying HSQLDB database and does not restri

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3280 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting paros. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Paros 3.2.5 uses a default password for the "sa" account in the underlying HSQLDB database and does not restrict access to the local machine, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: paros

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-10-23 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

paros paros DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison paros sudo apt install paros=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.5> sudo apt-mark hold paros

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

dnf --showduplicates list paros sudo dnf downgrade paros-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add paros

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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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-2005-3280?

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

Is CVE-2005-3280 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3280 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-2005-3280 affect?

CVE-2005-3280 affects paros. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Paros 3.2.5 uses a default password for the "sa" account in the underlying HSQLDB database and does not restrict access to the local machine, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3280?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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