CVE-2005-2571: FunkBoard 0.66CF, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly restrict access to the (1) admin/mysql_inst

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2571?

funkboard: upgrade to newer than 0.66f. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2571 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2571 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-2571 affect?

CVE-2005-2571 affects funkboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). FunkBoard 0.66CF, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly restrict access to the (1) admin/mysql_install.php and (2) admin/pg_install.php scripts, which allows attackers to obtain the database username and password or inject arbitr

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2571?

Priority 44/100. On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 6.4WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2005-2571 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting funkboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FunkBoard 0.66CF, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly restrict access to the (1) admin/mysql_install.php and (2) admin/pg_install.php scripts, which allows attackers to obtain the database username and password or inject arbitrary PHP code into info.php.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-08-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: funkboard

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

funkboard funkboard UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.66f

Fixed in: newer than 0.66f

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.66f (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade funkboard

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade funkboard

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2005-2571?

funkboard: upgrade to newer than 0.66f. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2571 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2571 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-2005-2571 affect?

CVE-2005-2571 affects funkboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). FunkBoard 0.66CF, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly restrict access to the (1) admin/mysql_install.php and (2) admin/pg_install.php scripts, which allows attackers to obtain the database username and password or inject arbitr

How urgent is CVE-2005-2571?

Priority 44/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · MySQL vulnerabilities

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