CVE-2005-0301: comersus_backoffice_install10.asp in BackOffice Lite 6.0 and 6.01 allows remote attackers to bypass authentica

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0301 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting comersus backoffice lite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

comersus_backoffice_install10.asp in BackOffice Lite 6.0 and 6.01 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges via a direct request to the program.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: comersus open technologies

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

comersus open technologies comersus backoffice lite DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0 · 6.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy comersus-backoffice-lite || rpm -q comersus-backoffice-lite || comersus-backoffice-lite --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison comersus-backoffice-lite sudo apt install comersus-backoffice-lite=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo apt-mark hold comersus-backoffice-lite

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list comersus-backoffice-lite sudo dnf downgrade comersus-backoffice-lite-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add comersus-backoffice-lite

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0301?

comersus backoffice lite: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0301 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0301 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-2005-0301 affect?

CVE-2005-0301 affects comersus backoffice lite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). comersus_backoffice_install10.asp in BackOffice Lite 6.0 and 6.01 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges via a direct request to the program.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0301?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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