CVE-2005-3836: SQL injection vulnerability in DeskLance 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL comm

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-3836?

desklance: upgrade to newer than 2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-3836 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3836 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-2005-3836 affect?

CVE-2005-3836 affects desklance. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in DeskLance 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the announce parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-3836?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-3836 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting desklance. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in DeskLance 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the announce parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-11-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: desklance

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 20:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

desklance desklance UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade desklance

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-2005-3836?

desklance: upgrade to newer than 2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3836 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3836 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-2005-3836 affect?

CVE-2005-3836 affects desklance. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in DeskLance 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the announce parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3836?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-3835 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in support/index.php in DeskLance 2.3 and earlier allows remote attack

References

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