CVE-2005-1170: SQL injection vulnerability in mod.php in the datenbank module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute ar

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-1170 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting datenbank module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in mod.php in the datenbank module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id 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	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: datenbank module

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

datenbank module datenbank module MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy datenbank-module || rpm -q datenbank-module || datenbank-module --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: phpBB Remote - 'mod.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-2005-1170?

datenbank module: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1170 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1170 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-2005-1170 affect?

CVE-2005-1170 affects datenbank module. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in mod.php in the datenbank module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1170?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2006-1097 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Datenbank MOD 2.7 and earlier for Woltlab Burning Board
CVE-2006-1094 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in Datenbank MOD 2.7 and earlier for Woltlab Burning Board allows remote attackers
CVE-2005-1171 MEDIUM 4.3 MITIGATE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mod.php in the datenbank module for phpBB allows remote attackers

References

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