CVE-2005-1301

CVE-2005-1301 is a low-severity vulnerability in Nprotect Netizen with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

nProtect:Netizen 2005.3.17.1 does not properly verify that the update module is downloaded from an authorized site, which allows remote malicious web sites to write arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1301?
nProtect:Netizen 2005.3.17.1 does not properly verify that the update module is downloaded from an authorized site, which allows remote malicious web sites to write arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-1301?
CVE-2005-1301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1301 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1301?
CVE-2005-1301 affects Nprotect Netizen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1301?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1301 published?
CVE-2005-1301 was published on 2005-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)