How severe is CVE-2005-1372?

CVE-2005-1372 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1372 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1372?

CVE-2005-1372 primarily affects Bakbone Netvault. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1372?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-1372 published?

CVE-2005-1372 was published on 2005-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1372

CVE-2005-1372 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bakbone Netvault with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bakbone Netvault
Published: 2005-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

nvstatsmngr.exe process in BakBone NetVault 7.1 does not properly drop privileges before opening files, which allows local users to gain privileges via the Help menu.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1372?: nvstatsmngr.exe process in BakBone NetVault 7.1 does not properly drop privileges before opening files, which allows local users to gain privileges via the Help menu.
How severe is CVE-2005-1372?: CVE-2005-1372 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1372 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1372?: CVE-2005-1372 primarily affects Bakbone Netvault. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1372?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1372 published?: CVE-2005-1372 was published on 2005-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:bakbone:netvault:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bakbone:netvault:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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