CVE-2005-2985: SQL injection vulnerability in search_result.php in AEwebworks aeDating Script 4.0 and earlier allows remote a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2985 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting aedating. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in search_result.php in AEwebworks aeDating Script 4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements via the Country parameter.

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	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aewebworks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-20 00:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aewebworks aedating DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2 · 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aedating sudo apt install aedating=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2> sudo apt-mark hold aedating

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

dnf --showduplicates list aedating sudo dnf downgrade aedating-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add aedating

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: AEwebworks aeDating 3.2/4.0 - 'search_result.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-2005-2985?

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

Is CVE-2005-2985 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2985 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-2005-2985 affect?

CVE-2005-2985 affects aedating. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in search_result.php in AEwebworks aeDating Script 4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements via the Country parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2985?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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