A regression error in the embedded HSQLDB in JBoss jBPM 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary comands, a re-introduction of a vulnerability that was originally identified by CVE-2003-0845.
Conclusion & alert: CVE-2005-2158 is rated Moderate Risk (54.1/100): CVSS High severity, with medium exploitation likelihood (EPSS 1.32%). Mandatory action: Review affected assets and schedule remediation.
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EPSS lead: Daily EPSS estimates relative likelihood of exploitation; percentile ranks this CVE among scored vulnerabilities (higher = more severe relative rank).
| # | Date | Old EPSS score | New EPSS score | Delta (New - Old) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-06-15 | 0.64% | 1.32% | +0.68% |
| 2 | 2025-03-30 | 0.66% | 0.64% | -0.02% |
| 3 | 2025-03-29 | — | 0.66% | — |
Full EPSS history (7 records total)
CVSS metrics for this CVE.
| Base score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability | Impact | Score source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 2.0 | HIGH |
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10.0 | 6.4 | [email protected] |
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112051548512338&w=2 | |
| http://www.illegalaccess.org/java/jboss.php | Patch Vendor Advisory |