How severe is CVE-2005-1657?

CVE-2005-1657 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1657 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1657?

CVE-2005-1657 affects Mercur Mercur Messaging. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1657?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-1657 published?

CVE-2005-1657 was published on 2005-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1657

CVE-2005-1657 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mercur Mercur Messaging with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mercur Mercur Messaging
Published: 2005-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Mercur Messaging 2005 SP2 allow remote attackers to perform unauthorized file operations via the Folder.Id parameter to (1) deletefolder.ctml, (2) deletemessage.ctml, (3) origmessage.ctml, or (4) readmessage.ctml, the Message.Id parameter to editmessage.ctml, or the (5) Message.Command parameter to messages.ctml.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1657?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Mercur Messaging 2005 SP2 allow remote attackers to perform unauthorized file operations via the Folder.Id parameter to (1) deletefolder.ctml, (2) deletemessage.ctml, (3) origmessage.ctml, or (4) readmessage.ctml, the Message.Id parameter to editmessage.ctml, or the (5) Message.Command parameter to messages.ctml.
How severe is CVE-2005-1657?: CVE-2005-1657 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1657 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1657?: CVE-2005-1657 affects Mercur Mercur Messaging. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1657?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-1657 published?: CVE-2005-1657 was published on 2005-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mercur:mercur_messaging:2005_sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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