CVE-2005-0619: Einstein 1.0.1 stores sensitive information such as usernames and passwords in plaintext in the registry, whic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-0619?

einstein: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-0619 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0619 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-2005-0619 affect?

CVE-2005-0619 affects einstein. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Einstein 1.0.1 stores sensitive information such as usernames and passwords in plaintext in the registry, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-0619?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 2.1UPGRADE

CVE-2005-0619 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting einstein. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Einstein 1.0.1 stores sensitive information such as usernames and passwords in plaintext in the registry, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-02-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bfriendly.com

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-02-28 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bfriendly.com einstein UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade einstein

Note

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

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: Einstein 1.01 - Local Password Disclosure
Exploit-DB: Einstein 1.01 - Local Password Disclosure (ASM)

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-0619?

einstein: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0619 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0619 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-2005-0619 affect?

CVE-2005-0619 affects einstein. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Einstein 1.0.1 stores sensitive information such as usernames and passwords in plaintext in the registry, which allows local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0619?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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