CVE-2005-0343: SQL injection vulnerability in PerlDesk 1.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands via the v

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0343 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting perldesk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in PerlDesk 1.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands via the view 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	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: logicnow

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

logicnow perldesk DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

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

apt-cache madison perldesk sudo apt install perldesk=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold perldesk

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

dnf --showduplicates list perldesk sudo dnf downgrade perldesk-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add perldesk

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: PerlDesk 1.x - 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-2005-0343?

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

Is CVE-2005-0343 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0343 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-2005-0343 affect?

CVE-2005-0343 affects perldesk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in PerlDesk 1.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands via the view parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0343?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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