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Vulnerability record · CVE-2008-5407 · published 10 December 2008

CVE-2008-5407: Symantec backup exec for windows server improper authentication vulnerability

Symantec · Backup Exec For Windows Server

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Backup Exec remote-agent logon process in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11.0 (aka 11d) builds 6235 and 7170, 12.0 build 1364, and 12.5 build 2213 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication, and read or delete files, via unknown vectors.

9.4 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 2.6% · top 15.0% CWE-287 · Improper authentication
9.4CVSS 2.0 base score
2.6%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
14References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Backup Exec remote-agent logon process in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11.0 (aka 11d) builds 6235 and 7170, 12.0 build 1364, and 12.5 build 2213 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication, and read or delete files, via unknown vectors.

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:C

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://secunia.com/advisories/32810 PatchVendor Advisory
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.11.19.html PatchVendor Advisory
http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/314528.htm PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32347
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021246
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3209
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46730
http://secunia.com/advisories/32810 PatchVendor Advisory
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.11.19.html PatchVendor Advisory
http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/314528.htm PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32347
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021246
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3209
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46730

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2008-5407), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.