CVE-2005-3865: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in AllWeb search 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3865 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting allweb search. 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 AllWeb search 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search 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	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-11-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: scripts-templates

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-11-29 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

scripts-templates allweb search DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy allweb-search || rpm -q allweb-search || allweb-search --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison allweb-search sudo apt install allweb-search=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold allweb-search

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

dnf --showduplicates list allweb-search sudo dnf downgrade allweb-search-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add allweb-search

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: AllWeb Search 3.0 - 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-2005-3865?

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

Is CVE-2005-3865 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3865 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-2005-3865 affect?

CVE-2005-3865 affects allweb search. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in AllWeb search 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3865?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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