CVE-2005-0994: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in ProductCart 2.7 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL comm

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0994 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting productcart. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in ProductCart 2.7 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the Category or resultCnt parameters to advSearch_h.asp, and possibly (2) the offset parameter to tarinasworld_butterflyjournal.asp. NOTE: it is possible that item (2) is the result of a typo or editing error from the original research report.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.9% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: early impact

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 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

early impact productcart DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison productcart sudo apt install productcart=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7> sudo apt-mark hold productcart

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

dnf --showduplicates list productcart sudo dnf downgrade productcart-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7> sudo dnf versionlock add productcart

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: ProductCart 1.x/2.x - 'advSearch_h.asp' Multiple SQL Injections
Exploit-DB: ProductCart 1.x/2.x - 'Custva.asp?redirectUrl' Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2005-0994?

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

Is CVE-2005-0994 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0994 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-2005-0994 affect?

CVE-2005-0994 affects productcart. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in ProductCart 2.7 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the Category or resultCnt parameters to advSearch_h.asp, and possibly (2) the offset parameter to tarinasworld_butter

How urgent is CVE-2005-0994?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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