CVE-2005-4802

CVE-2005-4802 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flexbackup 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

Description

Flexbackup 1.2.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files and execute code via a symlink attack on temporary files. NOTE: the raw source referenced an incorrect candidate number; this is the correct number to use.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4802?
Flexbackup 1.2.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files and execute code via a symlink attack on temporary files. NOTE: the raw source referenced an incorrect candidate number; this is the correct number to use.
How severe is CVE-2005-4802?
CVE-2005-4802 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4802 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4802?
CVE-2005-4802 affects Flexbackup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4802?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4802 published?
CVE-2005-4802 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)