CVE-2005-0497: ADP Elite System Max 9000 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by uploading a .profile that...

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CVE-2005-0497 describes a privilege escalation risk in ADP Elite System Max 9000. A remote authenticated user could gain higher privileges by uploading a specially configured .profile file that changes the ADPROOT environment variable. The sources do not identify affected versions, patch status, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to organizations still operating ADP Elite System Max 9000 or systems derived from that environment. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, affected versions, deployment patterns, or internet exposure indicators. Treat this as a legacy-system privilege escalation concern. It is not KEV-listed and active exploitation is not evidenced here, but any surviving deployment should be reviewed because authenticated users may be able to increase privileges. Mitigation focus: Identify whether ADP Elite System Max 9000 is still in use.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for fixes or configuration hardening.; Restrict remote access to trusted administrative networks and accounts..

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Jun 30, 2026, 00:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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