CVE-2005-2561: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in MYFAQ 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands v

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2561 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting myfaq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in MYFAQ 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Theme parameter to (1) affichagefaq.php3, (2) choixsoustheme.php3, (3) consultation.php3, (4) insfaq.php3, (5) inssoustheme.php3, (6) instheme.php3, (7) saisiefaqtotale.php3, (8) saisiesoustheme.php3, or (9) voirfaq.php3, the SousTheme parameter to (10) affichagefaq.php3, (11) consultation.php3, (12) insfaq.php3, (13) inssoustheme.

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

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: myfaq

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-08-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

myfaq myfaq DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-2561?

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

Is CVE-2005-2561 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2561 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-2005-2561 affect?

CVE-2005-2561 affects myfaq. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in MYFAQ 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Theme parameter to (1) affichagefaq.php3, (2) choixsoustheme.php3, (3) consultation.php3, (4) insfaq.php3, (5) inssoustheme

How urgent is CVE-2005-2561?

Priority 43/100. High severity

References

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