CVE-2005-4002: WebEOC before 6.0.2 uses the same secret key for all installations, which allows attackers with the key to dec

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-4002?

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

Q: Is CVE-2005-4002 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4002 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-2005-4002 affect?

CVE-2005-4002 affects webeoc. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). WebEOC before 6.0.2 uses the same secret key for all installations, which allows attackers with the key to decrypt data from any WebEOC installation.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-4002?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.0UPGRADE

CVE-2005-4002 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.0) 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 uses the same secret key for all installations, which allows attackers with the key to decrypt data from any WebEOC installation.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-05
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

2005-12-05 00:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-4002?

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

Is CVE-2005-4002 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4002 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-2005-4002 affect?

CVE-2005-4002 affects webeoc. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). WebEOC before 6.0.2 uses the same secret key for all installations, which allows attackers with the key to decrypt data from any WebEOC installation.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4002?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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