How severe is CVE-2005-0497?

CVE-2005-0497 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0497?

CVE-2005-0497 affects Adp Elite System Max 9000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0497?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-0497 published?

CVE-2005-0497 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0497

CVE-2005-0497 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adp Elite System Max 9000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adp Elite System Max 9000
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ADP Elite System Max 9000 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by uploading a .profile that sets the ADPROOT environment variable to the root directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0497?: ADP Elite System Max 9000 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by uploading a .profile that sets the ADPROOT environment variable to the root directory.
How severe is CVE-2005-0497?: CVE-2005-0497 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0497?: CVE-2005-0497 affects Adp Elite System Max 9000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0497?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0497 published?: CVE-2005-0497 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adp:elite_system_max_9000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*