CVE-2005-0496

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—

9.8

Arkeia Network Backup Client 5.x contains hard-coded credentials that effectively serve as a back door, which allows remote attackers to access the file system and possibly execute arbitrary commands.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 85.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 21, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

Advisory Details (2)

Auto-updated May 1, 2026

No patch confirmed yet.

generic

IBM X-Force Exchange

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20667

generic

'Arkeia Network Backup Client Remote Access' - MARC

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110900879826004&w=2

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2005-0496?

CVE-2005-0496 is a critical vulnerability published on February 21, 2005. Arkeia Network Backup Client 5.x contains hard-coded credentials that effectively serve as a back door, which allows remote attackers to access the file system and possibly execute arbitrary commands.

When was CVE-2005-0496 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0496 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 21, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-0496 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0496 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 85.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2005-0496?

CVE-2005-0496 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0496?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0496, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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