CVE-2004-2340: UNVERIFIABLE SQL injection vulnerability in PunkBuster Screenshot Database (PB-DB) Alpha 6 allows remot

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2340 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting punkbuster database. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

** UNVERIFIABLE ** SQL injection vulnerability in PunkBuster Screenshot Database (PB-DB) Alpha 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username and password fields of the login form. NOTE: the original vulnerability report contains several significant inconsistencies that make it unclear whether the report is accurate, including (1) PB-DB is really the "PunkBuster Screenshot Database" and not "PunkBuster" itself; (2)

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 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: even balance

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 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

even balance punkbuster database DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0_alpha · 2.0_alpha · 3.0_alpha · 4.0_alpha · 5.0_alpha · 6.0_alpha

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0_alpha

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy punkbuster-database || rpm -q punkbuster-database || punkbuster-database --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0_alpha (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison punkbuster-database sudo apt install punkbuster-database=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_alpha> sudo apt-mark hold punkbuster-database

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

dnf --showduplicates list punkbuster-database sudo dnf downgrade punkbuster-database-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_alpha> sudo dnf versionlock add punkbuster-database

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-2004-2340?

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

Is CVE-2004-2340 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2340 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-2004-2340 affect?

CVE-2004-2340 affects punkbuster database. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). ** UNVERIFIABLE ** SQL injection vulnerability in PunkBuster Screenshot Database (PB-DB) Alpha 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username and password fields of the login form. NOTE: the original vulnerab

How urgent is CVE-2004-2340?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2004-2340: ** UNVERIFIABLE ** SQL injection vulnerability in PunkBuster Screenshot Database (PB-DB) Alpha 6 allows remot