CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0497

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Vulnerability in 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.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and system functions, potentially leading to full device compromise.

Recommendation

Update the software to the latest version and restrict the ability to upload configuration files to unauthorized users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS