CVE-2005-1196: SQL injection vulnerability in kb.php in the Knowledge Base module for phpBB allows remote attackers to obtain

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-1196 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpbb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in kb.php in the Knowledge Base module for phpBB allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and execute SQL commands via the cat 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	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpbb group

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

phpbb group phpbb 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 phpbb || rpm -q phpbb || phpbb --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 1.x/2.0.x - Knowledge Base Module 'KB.php' SQL Injection

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-2005-1196?

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

Is CVE-2005-1196 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1196 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-2005-1196 affect?

CVE-2005-1196 affects phpbb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in kb.php in the Knowledge Base module for phpBB allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and execute SQL commands via the cat parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1196?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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