How severe is CVE-2007-5006?

CVE-2007-5006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-5006 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5006?

CVE-2007-5006 primarily affects Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5006?

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

When was CVE-2007-5006 published?

CVE-2007-5006 was published on 2007-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5006

CVE-2007-5006 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops
Published: 2007-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple command handlers in CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.5 do not verify if a peer is authenticated, which allows remote attackers to add and delete users, and start client restores.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5006?: Multiple command handlers in CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.5 do not verify if a peer is authenticated, which allows remote attackers to add and delete users, and start client restores.
How severe is CVE-2007-5006?: CVE-2007-5006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-5006 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5006?: CVE-2007-5006 primarily affects Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5006?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-5006 published?: CVE-2007-5006 was published on 2007-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops:11.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:desktop_management_suite:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:desktop_management_suite:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:desktop_management_suite:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:protection_suites:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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