CVE-2005-3826: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Ezyhelpdesk 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL comm

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3826 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ezyhelpdesk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Ezyhelpdesk 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) edit_id, (2) faq_id, and (3) c_id parameters in a query string, and (4) the search engine, possibly involving the search_string 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 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-11-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ezy helpdesk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-11-26 02:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ezy helpdesk ezyhelpdesk 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 ezyhelpdesk || rpm -q ezyhelpdesk || ezyhelpdesk --version

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

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

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

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

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: Ezyhelpdesk 1.0 - Multiple SQL Injections

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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-2005-3826?

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

Is CVE-2005-3826 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3826 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-2005-3826 affect?

CVE-2005-3826 affects ezyhelpdesk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Ezyhelpdesk 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) edit_id, (2) faq_id, and (3) c_id parameters in a query string, and (4) the search engine, possibly involving the

How urgent is CVE-2005-3826?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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