CVE-2005-2440: SQL injection vulnerability in login.asp in Thomson Web Skill Vantage Manager allows remote attackers to execu

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2440 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting web skill vantage manager. 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 Thomson Web Skill Vantage Manager allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the svmPassword 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	2005-08-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: thomson netg

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-08-03 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thomson netg web skill vantage manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-skill-vantage-manager || rpm -q web-skill-vantage-manager || web-skill-vantage-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-skill-vantage-manager sudo apt install web-skill-vantage-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo apt-mark hold web-skill-vantage-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-skill-vantage-manager sudo dnf downgrade web-skill-vantage-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add web-skill-vantage-manager

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-2005-2440?

web skill vantage manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2440 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2440 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-2005-2440 affect?

CVE-2005-2440 affects web skill vantage manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in login.asp in Thomson Web Skill Vantage Manager allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the svmPassword parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2440?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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