CVE-2005-2589: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2589: Unknown vulnerability in Linksys WRT54GS wireless router with firmware 4.50.6, with WPA Personal/TKIP authe...

Unknown vulnerability in Linksys WRT54GS wireless router with firmware 4.50.6, with WPA Personal/TKIP authentication enabled, allows remote clients to bypass authentication by connecting without using encryption.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a Linksys WRT54GS firmware 4.50.6 flaw where WPA Personal/TKIP may fail to protect access. Sources say remote clients could connect without encryption, bypassing expected wireless authentication. The record does not provide CVSS, CWE, vendor fix details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is limited to environments still operating Linksys WRT54GS routers on firmware 4.50.6 with WPA Personal/TKIP enabled. The provided sources do not support extending impact to other Linksys models, firmware versions, or security modes. Treat as a targeted legacy-network risk, not a broad enterprise emergency. Prioritize confirmation and retirement of any affected router because authentication bypass on wireless infrastructure can expose internal network access. Mitigation focus: Identify any Linksys WRT54GS devices running firmware 4.50.6.; Check Linksys or archived vendor guidance for corrected firmware or configuration advice.; Stop relying on WPA Personal/TKIP on the affected firmware..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 18:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 17, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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