How severe is CVE-2005-4726?

CVE-2005-4726 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4726 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4726?

CVE-2005-4726 affects Mute. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4726?

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

When was CVE-2005-4726 published?

CVE-2005-4726 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4726

CVE-2005-4726 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mute 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: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mute
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MUTE 0.4 uses improper flood protection algorithms, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (privacy leak and search result data) by controlling a drop chain neighbor that is near the end of a message chain.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4726?: MUTE 0.4 uses improper flood protection algorithms, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (privacy leak and search result data) by controlling a drop chain neighbor that is near the end of a message chain.
How severe is CVE-2005-4726?: CVE-2005-4726 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4726 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4726?: CVE-2005-4726 affects Mute. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4726?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4726 published?: CVE-2005-4726 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mute:mute:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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