MEDIUM
CVE-2005-4046
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 7, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Reverse SSL Proxy Plug-in for Sun Java System Application Server Standard Edition 7 2004Q2, Application Server Enterprise Edition 8.1 2005Q1, and Sun ONE Application Server 7 Standard Edition, as used in multiple web servers, allows remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks and "compromise data privacy."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-4046 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
sun2 product(s)
java system application serverone application server
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17873Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17873Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-4046
CVSS Score4.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 7, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-4046 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.