CVE-2005-3916: SQL injection vulnerability in memberlist.php in WSN Forum 1.21 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary S

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3916 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wsn forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in memberlist.php in WSN Forum 1.21 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a profile action.

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 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-11-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wsn forum

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-11-30 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.21

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.21

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wsn-forum || rpm -q wsn-forum || wsn-forum --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wsn-forum sudo apt install wsn-forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.21> sudo apt-mark hold wsn-forum

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

dnf --showduplicates list wsn-forum sudo dnf downgrade wsn-forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.21> sudo dnf versionlock add wsn-forum

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: WSN Forum 1.21 - 'memberlist.php' 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-2005-3916?

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

Is CVE-2005-3916 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3916 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-2005-3916 affect?

CVE-2005-3916 affects wsn forum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in memberlist.php in WSN Forum 1.21 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a profile action.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3916?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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