CVE-2005-2212: Backup Manager 0.5.8a creates an archive repository with world readable and writable permissions, which allows

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2212 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting backup manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Backup Manager 0.5.8a creates an archive repository with world readable and writable permissions, which allows attackers to modify or read the repository.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sukria

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-11 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sukria backup manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5.8a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5.8a

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy backup-manager || rpm -q backup-manager || backup-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5.8a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison backup-manager sudo apt install backup-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.8a> sudo apt-mark hold backup-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list backup-manager sudo dnf downgrade backup-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.8a> sudo dnf versionlock add backup-manager

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-2005-2212?

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

Is CVE-2005-2212 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2212 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-2005-2212 affect?

CVE-2005-2212 affects backup manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Backup Manager 0.5.8a creates an archive repository with world readable and writable permissions, which allows attackers to modify or read the repository.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2212?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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