CVE-2005-0788: LimeWire 4.1.2 through 4.5.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the full pathname i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-0788?

limewire: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-0788 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0788 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-0788 affect?

CVE-2005-0788 affects limewire. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-0788?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0788 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting limewire. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.9% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: limewire

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-03-14 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

limewire limewire DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1.2 · 4.5.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy limewire || rpm -q limewire || limewire --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison limewire sudo apt install limewire=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.2> sudo apt-mark hold limewire

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list limewire sudo dnf downgrade limewire-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add limewire

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: LimeWire 4.1.2 < 4.5.6 - 'GET' Remote File Read

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0788?

limewire: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0788 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0788 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-0788 affect?

CVE-2005-0788 affects limewire. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). 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 urgent is CVE-2005-0788?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-0789 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in LimeWire 3.9.6 through 4.6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary fi

References

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