How severe is CVE-2005-0788?

CVE-2005-0788 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0788?

CVE-2005-0788 primarily affects Limewire. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0788?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0788 published?

CVE-2005-0788 was published on 2005-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0788

CVE-2005-0788 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Limewire with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Limewire
Published: 2005-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

LimeWire 4.1.2 through 4.5.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the full pathname in a Gnutella GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0788?: LimeWire 4.1.2 through 4.5.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the full pathname in a Gnutella GET request.
How severe is CVE-2005-0788?: CVE-2005-0788 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0788?: CVE-2005-0788 primarily affects Limewire. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0788?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0788 published?: CVE-2005-0788 was published on 2005-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:limewire:limewire:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limewire:limewire:4.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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