CVE-2005-2399: PHP Surveyor 0.98 allows remote attackers to trigger SQL errors via missing parameters to (1) browse.php, (2)

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2399 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php surveyor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP Surveyor 0.98 allows remote attackers to trigger SQL errors via missing parameters to (1) browse.php, (2) export.php, (3) conditions.php, or (4) spss.php.

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	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php surveyor

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-27 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php surveyor php surveyor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.98

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.98

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-surveyor || rpm -q php-surveyor || php-surveyor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.98 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-surveyor sudo apt install php-surveyor=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.98> sudo apt-mark hold php-surveyor

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-surveyor sudo dnf downgrade php-surveyor-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.98> sudo dnf versionlock add php-surveyor

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.

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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-2005-2399?

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

Is CVE-2005-2399 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2399 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-2005-2399 affect?

CVE-2005-2399 affects php surveyor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP Surveyor 0.98 allows remote attackers to trigger SQL errors via missing parameters to (1) browse.php, (2) export.php, (3) conditions.php, or (4) spss.php.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2399?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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