CVE-2005-0518: eXeem 0.21 stores sensitive information such as passwords in plaintext in the Exeem registry key, which allows

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0518 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting exeem. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-02-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: exeem

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-02-23 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

exeem exeem DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.21

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.21

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison exeem sudo apt install exeem=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.21> sudo apt-mark hold exeem

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

dnf --showduplicates list exeem sudo dnf downgrade exeem-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.21> sudo dnf versionlock add exeem

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: eXeem 0.21 - Local Password Disclosure
Exploit-DB: eXeem 0.21 - Local Password Disclosure (ASM)

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0518?

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

Is CVE-2005-0518 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0518 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-2005-0518 affect?

CVE-2005-0518 affects exeem. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0518?

Priority 25/100. Public exploit reference

References

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