HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2007-5328
CRITICAL

CVE-2007-5328

CWE-264Published: October 13, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Message Engine RPC service in CA BrightStor ARCServe BackUp v9.01 through R11.5, and Enterprise Backup r10.5, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by using certain "insecure method calls" to modify the file system and registry, aka "Privileged function exposure."

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-5328 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

broadcom2 product(s)
brightstor arcserve backupbrightstor enterprise backup
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (18)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2007-5328
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 13, 2007

Related CVEs (CWE-264)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2007-5328 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.