CVE-2005-3407: SQL injection vulnerability in phpESP 1.7.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL comma

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3407 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpesp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in phpESP 1.7.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unknown vectors.

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	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-11-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: butterfat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-11-01 12:47 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

butterfat phpesp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3_final · 1.4_beta1 · 1.4_beta2 · 1.4_beta3 · 1.4_final · 1.5_final · 1.5_rc1 · 1.5_rc2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3_final

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3_final (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpesp sudo apt install phpesp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3_final> sudo apt-mark hold phpesp

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpesp sudo dnf downgrade phpesp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3_final> sudo dnf versionlock add phpesp

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-2005-3407?

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

Is CVE-2005-3407 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3407 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-2005-3407 affect?

CVE-2005-3407 affects phpesp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in phpESP 1.7.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unknown vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3407?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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