CVE-2005-2486: SQL injection vulnerability in mod_forum/read_message.php in PortailPHP allows remote attackers to execute arb

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2486 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting portailphp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in mod_forum/read_message.php in PortailPHP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to index.php with the affiche parameter set to "Forum-read_mess", a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-1701.

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	2005-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: portailphp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-08-07 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

portailphp portailphp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison portailphp sudo apt install portailphp=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> sudo apt-mark hold portailphp

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

dnf --showduplicates list portailphp sudo dnf downgrade portailphp-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> sudo dnf versionlock add portailphp

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: PortailPHP 2.4 - 'index.php' 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-2005-2486?

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

Is CVE-2005-2486 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2486 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-2005-2486 affect?

CVE-2005-2486 affects portailphp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in mod_forum/read_message.php in PortailPHP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to index.php with the affiche parameter set to "Forum-read_mess", a different vulnerabili

How urgent is CVE-2005-2486?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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