CVE-2005-3882: SQL injection vulnerability in answer.php in FAQSystems FAQRing Knowledge Base Software 3.0 and earlier allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-3882?

faqring knowledge base software: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-3882 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3882 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-2005-3882 affect?

CVE-2005-3882 affects faqring knowledge base software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in answer.php in FAQSystems FAQRing Knowledge Base Software 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-3882?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-3882 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting faqring knowledge base software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in answer.php in FAQSystems FAQRing Knowledge Base Software 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id 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	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-11-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: faqsystems

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

faqsystems faqring knowledge base software UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy faqring-knowledge-base-software || rpm -q faqring-knowledge-base-software || faqring-knowledge-base-software --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade faqring-knowledge-base-software

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade faqring-knowledge-base-software

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: FAQRing 3.0 - 'answer.php' SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-3882?

faqring knowledge base software: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3882 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3882 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-2005-3882 affect?

CVE-2005-3882 affects faqring knowledge base software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in answer.php in FAQSystems FAQRing Knowledge Base Software 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3882?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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