CVE-2005-1301: nProtect:Netizen 2005.3.17.1 does not properly verify that the update module is downloaded from an authorized

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1301 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting netizen. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-04-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nprotect

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-04-13 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nprotect netizen DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2005.3.17.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2005.3.17.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2005.3.17.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netizen sudo apt install netizen=<VERSION_BEFORE_2005.3.17.1> sudo apt-mark hold netizen

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

dnf --showduplicates list netizen sudo dnf downgrade netizen-<VERSION_BEFORE_2005.3.17.1> sudo dnf versionlock add netizen

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.

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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-2005-1301?

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

Is CVE-2005-1301 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1301 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-2005-1301 affect?

CVE-2005-1301 affects netizen. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). 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 urgent is CVE-2005-1301?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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