CVE-2005-2066: SQL injection vulnerability in comment_post.asp in ASP Nuke 0.80 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2066 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting asp-nuke. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in comment_post.asp in ASP Nuke 0.80 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements via the TaskID 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	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-06-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: asp-nuke

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-06-29 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

asp-nuke asp-nuke DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.80

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.80

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy asp-nuke || rpm -q asp-nuke || asp-nuke --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.80 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison asp-nuke sudo apt install asp-nuke=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.80> sudo apt-mark hold asp-nuke

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

dnf --showduplicates list asp-nuke sudo dnf downgrade asp-nuke-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.80> sudo dnf versionlock add asp-nuke

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: ASPNuke 0.80 - 'comment_post.asp' 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-2005-2066?

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

Is CVE-2005-2066 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2066 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-2005-2066 affect?

CVE-2005-2066 affects asp-nuke. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in comment_post.asp in ASP Nuke 0.80 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements via the TaskID parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2066?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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