CVE-2005-0812: The web interface in NotifyLink 3.0 displays passwords in cleartext on the administrative page, which could al

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0812 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting notifylink. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The web interface in NotifyLink 3.0 displays passwords in cleartext on the administrative page, which could allow remote attackers or local users to obtain sensitive information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: notify technology

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 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

notify technology notifylink DOWNGRADE

Affected: enterprise_server

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before enterprise_server

1. Check installed version

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

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

apt-cache madison notifylink sudo apt install notifylink=<VERSION_BEFORE_enterprise_server> sudo apt-mark hold notifylink

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

dnf --showduplicates list notifylink sudo dnf downgrade notifylink-<VERSION_BEFORE_enterprise_server> sudo dnf versionlock add notifylink

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0812?

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

Is CVE-2005-0812 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0812 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-2005-0812 affect?

CVE-2005-0812 affects notifylink. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The web interface in NotifyLink 3.0 displays passwords in cleartext on the administrative page, which could allow remote attackers or local users to obtain sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0812?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-0811 MEDIUM 4.6 DOWNGRADE The web interface in NotifyLink 3.0 does not properly restrict access to functions that have been disabled in
CVE-2005-0810 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in NotifyLink before 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands
CVE-2005-0809 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE NotifyLink, when configured for client key retrieval, allows remote attackers to obtain AES keys via a direct

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