CVE-2005-1098: GetDataBack for NTFS 2.31 stores the username and license key in plaintext in the Name value in the License re

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1098 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting getdataback for ntfs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GetDataBack for NTFS 2.31 stores the username and license key in plaintext in the Name value in the License registry key, which may allow local users to obtain sensitive information.

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	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: runtime software

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 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

runtime software getdataback for ntfs DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.31

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.31

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy getdataback-for-ntfs || rpm -q getdataback-for-ntfs || getdataback-for-ntfs --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.31 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison getdataback-for-ntfs sudo apt install getdataback-for-ntfs=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.31> sudo apt-mark hold getdataback-for-ntfs

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

dnf --showduplicates list getdataback-for-ntfs sudo dnf downgrade getdataback-for-ntfs-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.31> sudo dnf versionlock add getdataback-for-ntfs

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: GetDataBack Data Recovery 2.31 - Licence Recover

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-1098?

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

Is CVE-2005-1098 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1098 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-2005-1098 affect?

CVE-2005-1098 affects getdataback for ntfs. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). GetDataBack for NTFS 2.31 stores the username and license key in plaintext in the Name value in the License registry key, which may allow local users to obtain sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1098?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

References

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