Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE concerns weak password hashing in the Server Authentication Module of EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Server 7.5.508. If an attacker has the needed context, the weakness may make password recovery easier. Backup systems often hold sensitive credentials and data, so exposure matters even though the source bundle provides no CVSS score or active exploitation evidence. Exposure appears limited to organizations still running EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Server 7.5.508 or retaining legacy systems using that authentication module. Risk is higher where backup services are reachable from untrusted networks or share credentials with other systems. Prioritize if legacy Retrospect Backup Server 7.5.508 is present, especially in backup infrastructure handling sensitive systems. If the product is absent, this is mainly an asset hygiene and legacy software tracking item. Mitigation focus: Inventory Retrospect Backup Server deployments and identify version 7.5.508.; Check vendor guidance for supported fixed versions or replacement paths.; Restrict network access to backup server authentication services..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- retrospect-authentication-weak-security(43935)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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