UNKNOWN CVSS 6.4
Published: 2005-07-11

CVE-2005-2201

xerox workcentre_2128 Security Advisory (CVE-2005-2201)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2005-2201 impacting xerox workcentre_2128. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.4 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Unknown vulnerability in the MicroServer Web Server for Xerox WorkCentre Pro Color 2128, 2636, and 3545, version 0.001.04.044 through 0.001.04.504, allow attackers to cause a denial of service or access files via crafted HTTP requests.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product xerox / workcentre_2128
Affected Versions 0.001.04.044
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2005-2201 impacting xerox workcentre_2128.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2005-2201.yaml
id: cve-2005-2201

info:
  name: xerox workcentre_2128 - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2005-2201 affecting xerox workcentre_2128.
    Evaluation: Unknown vulnerability in the MicroServer Web Server for Xerox WorkCentre Pro Color 2128, 2636, and 3545, version 0.001.04.044 through 0.001.04.504, al...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2005-2201
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.4
    cve-id: CVE-2005-2201
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2005-2201,xerox,workcentre_2128,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "workcentre_2128"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2005-2201.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2005-2201
# Target: xerox workcentre_2128 | CVSS: 6.4 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2005-2201 (xerox workcentre_2128)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against xerox workcentre_2128 scope (0.001.04.044).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2005-2201.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2005-2201
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install workcentre_2128 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade workcentre_2128 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update workcentre_2128

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i workcentre_2128 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i workcentre_2128

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2005-2201 in xerox workcentre_2128?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update xerox workcentre_2128 packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2005-2201?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2005-2201?

CVE-2005-2201 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.4 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.4
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2005-2201
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor xerox
Product workcentre_2128
Published 2005-07-11
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P