CVE-2005-1656

Name: CVE-2005-1656
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-18T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1656 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mercur Messaging 2005 SP2 allows remote attackers to read the source code of .ctml files via a URL with a trailing hex-encoded space ("%20").. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mercur Messaging 2005 SP2 allows remote attackers to read the source code of .ctml files via a URL with a trailing hex-encoded space ("%20").

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.31%

66.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mercur	Mercur Messaging	2005_sp2

References

Timeline

Published: May 18, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1656?

Mercur Messaging 2005 SP2 allows remote attackers to read the source code of .ctml files via a URL with a trailing hex-encoded space ("%20").

How severe is CVE-2005-1656?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1656 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1656?

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Source: NVD / NIST