CVE-2005-3842: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in pdjk-support suite 1.1a and earlier allows remote attackers to exe

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3842 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pdjk-support suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in pdjk-support suite 1.1a and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) rowstart, (2) news_id, and (3) faq_id parameters.

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	2005-11-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pdjkeelan.com

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

pdjkeelan.com pdjk-support suite DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1a

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pdjk-support-suite || rpm -q pdjk-support-suite || pdjk-support-suite --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pdjk-support-suite sudo apt install pdjk-support-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1a> sudo apt-mark hold pdjk-support-suite

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

dnf --showduplicates list pdjk-support-suite sudo dnf downgrade pdjk-support-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1a> sudo dnf versionlock add pdjk-support-suite

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-2005-3842?

pdjk-support suite: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3842 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3842 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-2005-3842 affect?

CVE-2005-3842 affects pdjk-support suite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in pdjk-support suite 1.1a and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) rowstart, (2) news_id, and (3) faq_id parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3842?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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