CVE-2005-3189

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Directory traversal vulnerability in Qualcomm WorldMail IMAP Server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary email messages via ".." sequences in the SELECT command.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 91.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 18, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/17640
cve@mitrehttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/192
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1015236
cve@mitrehttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=341&type=vulnerabilities
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15488
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2479
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/17640
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securityreason.com/securityalert/192
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1015236
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=341&type=vulnerabilities
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15488
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2479

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-26536✓ verified
First seen Nov 17, 2005
Qualcomm WorldMail Server 3.0 - Directory Traversal
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-3189?

CVE-2005-3189 is a none vulnerability published on November 18, 2005. Directory traversal vulnerability in Qualcomm WorldMail IMAP Server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary email messages via ".." sequences in the SELECT command.

When was CVE-2005-3189 disclosed?

CVE-2005-3189 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 18, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-3189 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-3189 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 91.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-3189?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-3189, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-3189

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