Is CVE-2005-0496 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0496 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-04-16.

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

CVE-2005-0496 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2005-0496?

Patch guidance is available from arkeia security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2005-0496.

Which products are affected by CVE-2005-0496?

1 product: arkeia network backup.

Fix CVE-2005-0496 - CRITICAL arkeia network backup

Description

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 Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-798 · Hard-coded Credentials

Metadata

Primary Vendor: ARKEIA
Published: 2/21/2005
Last Modified: 4/16/2026
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2005-0496

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