CVE-2001-0988: Arkeia backup server 4.2.8-2 and earlier creates its database files with world-writable permissions, which cou

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-0988?

arkeia: upgrade to newer than 4.2.8.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2001-0988 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0988 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2001-0988 affect?

CVE-2001-0988 affects arkeia. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Arkeia backup server 4.2.8-2 and earlier creates its database files with world-writable permissions, which could allow local users to overwrite the files or obtain sensitive information.

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2001-0988 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting arkeia. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Arkeia backup server 4.2.8-2 and earlier creates its database files with world-writable permissions, which could allow local users to overwrite the files or obtain sensitive information.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-07-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: knox software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-07-23 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

knox software arkeia UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.2.8.2

Fixed in: newer than 4.2.8.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy arkeia || rpm -q arkeia || arkeia --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.2.8.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade arkeia

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade arkeia

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-0988?

arkeia: upgrade to newer than 4.2.8.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0988 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0988 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2001-0988 affect?

CVE-2001-0988 affects arkeia. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Arkeia backup server 4.2.8-2 and earlier creates its database files with world-writable permissions, which could allow local users to overwrite the files or obtain sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0988?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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References

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