CVE-2005-1429: SQL injection vulnerability in login.asp in WWWguestbook 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1429 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wwwguestbook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in login.asp in WWWguestbook 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the password 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	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: abczone.it

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-03 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

abczone.it wwwguestbook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wwwguestbook sudo apt install wwwguestbook=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold wwwguestbook

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

dnf --showduplicates list wwwguestbook sudo dnf downgrade wwwguestbook-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add wwwguestbook

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-2005-1429?

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

Is CVE-2005-1429 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1429 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-2005-1429 affect?

CVE-2005-1429 affects wwwguestbook. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in login.asp in WWWguestbook 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the password parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1429?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2004-2428 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Abczone.it WWWguestbook 1.1 stores db/dbase.mdb under the web document root with insufficient access control,

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