CVE-2005-2137: Unknown vulnerability in NateOn Messenger 3.0 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via unknow

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2137 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting nateon messenger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unknown vulnerability in NateOn Messenger 3.0 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via unknown attack vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nateon

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-05 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nateon nateon messenger DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nateon-messenger || rpm -q nateon-messenger || nateon-messenger --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nateon-messenger sudo apt install nateon-messenger=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold nateon-messenger

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

dnf --showduplicates list nateon-messenger sudo dnf downgrade nateon-messenger-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add nateon-messenger

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-2005-2137?

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

Is CVE-2005-2137 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2137 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-2005-2137 affect?

CVE-2005-2137 affects nateon messenger. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Unknown vulnerability in NateOn Messenger 3.0 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via unknown attack vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2137?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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