CVE-2005-0725: SQL injection vulnerability in the getAllbyArticle function in wfsfiles.php for WF-Sections (wfsections) 1.07

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0725 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wf-sections. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the getAllbyArticle function in wfsfiles.php for WF-Sections (wfsections) 1.07 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the articleid parameter to article.php.

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	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-03-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wf-sections

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-03-08 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wf-sections wf-sections DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.07

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.07

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wf-sections || rpm -q wf-sections || wf-sections --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.07 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wf-sections sudo apt install wf-sections=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.07> sudo apt-mark hold wf-sections

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

dnf --showduplicates list wf-sections sudo dnf downgrade wf-sections-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.07> sudo dnf versionlock add wf-sections

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: XOOPS Module WF-Section 1.01 - 'articleId' SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: XOOPS Module XFsection 1.07 - 'articleId' Blind SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: XOOPS Module Zmagazine 1.0 - 'print.php' 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-2005-0725?

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

Is CVE-2005-0725 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0725 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-2005-0725 affect?

CVE-2005-0725 affects wf-sections. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the getAllbyArticle function in wfsfiles.php for WF-Sections (wfsections) 1.07 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the articleid parameter to article.php.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0725?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-1974 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE UPGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in the getArticle function in class/wfsarticle.php in WF-Section (aka WF-Sections)

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