CVE-2004-1955: SQL injection vulnerability in modules.php in phProfession 2.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQ

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1955 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phprofession. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in modules.php in phProfession 2.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL code via the offset parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phprofession

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phprofession phprofession DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phprofession sudo apt install phprofession=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo apt-mark hold phprofession

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

dnf --showduplicates list phprofession sudo dnf downgrade phprofession-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add phprofession

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: PHProfession 2.5 - 'modules.php?offset' SQL Injection

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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-2004-1955?

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

Is CVE-2004-1955 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1955 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-2004-1955 affect?

CVE-2004-1955 affects phprofession. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in modules.php in phProfession 2.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL code via the offset parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1955?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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