CVE-2005-2012: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in login in paFAQ 1.0 Beta 4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2012 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pafaq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in login in paFAQ 1.0 Beta 4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and bypass authentication via the (1) username or (2) id parameters.

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	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-06-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php arena

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-06-20 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php arena pafaq DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0_beta_4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0_beta_4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0_beta_4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pafaq sudo apt install pafaq=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_beta_4> sudo apt-mark hold pafaq

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

dnf --showduplicates list pafaq sudo dnf downgrade pafaq-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_beta_4> sudo dnf versionlock add pafaq

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: PAFaq - Administrator 'Username' 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-2005-2012?

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

Is CVE-2005-2012 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2012 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-2005-2012 affect?

CVE-2005-2012 affects pafaq. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in login in paFAQ 1.0 Beta 4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and bypass authentication via the (1) username or (2) id parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2012?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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