CVE-2005-2723: SQL injection vulnerability in auth.php in PaFileDB 3.1, when authmethod is set to cookies, allows remote atta

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2723 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pafiledb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in auth.php in PaFileDB 3.1, when authmethod is set to cookies, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username value in the pafiledbcookie cookie.

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	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-08-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php arena

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-08-30 11:45 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php arena pafiledb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pafiledb sudo apt install pafiledb=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo apt-mark hold pafiledb

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

dnf --showduplicates list pafiledb sudo dnf downgrade pafiledb-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add pafiledb

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-2005-2723?

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

Is CVE-2005-2723 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2723 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-2005-2723 affect?

CVE-2005-2723 affects pafiledb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in auth.php in PaFileDB 3.1, when authmethod is set to cookies, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username value in the pafiledbcookie cookie.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2723?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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