CVE-2005-0518: eXeem 0.21 stores sensitive information such as passwords in plaintext in the Exeem registry key, which all...

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eXeem 0.21 stores proxy usernames and passwords in plaintext in a Windows registry key accessible to local users. A person with local access to an affected machine could read those credentials and use them to gain additional privileges or access tied to the proxy account. Exposure is likely limited to legacy endpoints where eXeem 0.21 is still installed. The provided metadata lists affected vendor/product as unavailable, so validation should focus on installed software inventory and registry evidence for eXeem configuration. Treat this as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue with credential exposure risk. It is not presented as internet-exploitable or actively exploited, but any discovered installation should be remediated because plaintext stored credentials can support follow-on compromise. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove eXeem 0.21 where it is not business-required.; Check vendor or archival guidance for any available fixed version.; Rotate proxy credentials found on affected systems..

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

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