CVE-2005-3918: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in OvBB 0.08a allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3918 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ovbb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in OvBB 0.08a allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) threadid parameter to thread.php and (2) userid parameter to profile.php. NOTE: the vendor disputes these issues, saying "these reports are completely unsubstantial.

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: ovbb

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

ovbb ovbb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1a · 0.2a · 0.3a · 0.4a · 0.5a · 0.6a · 0.7a · 0.8a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1a

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ovbb sudo apt install ovbb=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1a> sudo apt-mark hold ovbb

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

dnf --showduplicates list ovbb sudo dnf downgrade ovbb-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1a> sudo dnf versionlock add ovbb

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: OvBB 0.x - 'profile.php?userid' SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: OvBB 0.x - 'thread.php?threadid' 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-2005-3918?

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

Is CVE-2005-3918 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3918 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-2005-3918 affect?

CVE-2005-3918 affects ovbb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in OvBB 0.08a allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) threadid parameter to thread.php and (2) userid parameter to profile.php. NOTE: the vendor disputes these issues, sayi

How urgent is CVE-2005-3918?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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