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CVE-2005-2611

HIGH · CVSS 10 EPSS 87.03%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2005-08-17 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0. It affects Windows. Its EPSS score suggests a 87.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2005-2611
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
10
EPSS
87.03%
Windows

Original NVD Description

VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows Servers 8.6 through 10.0, Backup Exec for NetWare Servers 9.0 and 9.1, and NetBackup for NetWare Media Server Option 4.5 through 5.1 uses a static password during authentication from the NDMP agent to the server, which allows remote attackers to read and write arbitrary files with the backup server.