CVE-2005-0646: SQL injection vulnerability in auth.php in paNews 2.0.4b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL via

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0646 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting panews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in auth.php in paNews 2.0.4b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL via the mysql_prefix parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php arena

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 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php arena panews DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.4b

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.4b

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.4b (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison panews sudo apt install panews=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.4b> sudo apt-mark hold panews

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

dnf --showduplicates list panews sudo dnf downgrade panews-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.4b> sudo dnf versionlock add panews

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-0646?

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

Is CVE-2005-0646 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0646 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-2005-0646 affect?

CVE-2005-0646 affects panews. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in auth.php in paNews 2.0.4b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL via the mysql_prefix parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0646?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · MySQL vulnerabilities

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