CVE-2005-0518

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

eXeem 0.21 stores sensitive information such as passwords in plaintext in the Exeem registry key, which allows local users to gain privileges via the proxy_user and proxy_password values.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 39.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 23, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (2)

cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1013266
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1013266

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-844✓ verified
First seen Feb 26, 2005
eXeem 0.21 - Local Password Disclosure (ASM)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-834✓ verified
First seen Feb 22, 2005
eXeem 0.21 - Local Password Disclosure
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-0518?

CVE-2005-0518 is a none vulnerability published on February 23, 2005. eXeem 0.21 stores sensitive information such as passwords in plaintext in the Exeem registry key, which allows local users to gain privileges via the proxyuser and proxypassword values.

When was CVE-2005-0518 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0518 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 23, 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-2005-0518 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0518 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 39.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0518?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0518, 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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CVE-2005-0518

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