CVE-2005-4001: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in phpYellowTM Pro Edition and Lite Edition 5.33 allow remote attackers

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4001 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpyellowtm lite, phpyellowtm pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in phpYellowTM Pro Edition and Lite Edition 5.33 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) haystack parameter to search_result.php or (2) ckey parameter to print_me.php.

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 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpyellow

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-05 00:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpyellow phpyellowtm lite DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.33

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.33

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phpyellowtm-lite || rpm -q phpyellowtm-lite || phpyellowtm-lite --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.33 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpyellowtm-lite sudo apt install phpyellowtm-lite=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.33> sudo apt-mark hold phpyellowtm-lite

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpyellowtm-lite sudo dnf downgrade phpyellowtm-lite-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.33> sudo dnf versionlock add phpyellowtm-lite

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.

phpyellow phpyellowtm pro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.33

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.33

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phpyellowtm-pro || rpm -q phpyellowtm-pro || phpyellowtm-pro --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.33 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpyellowtm-pro sudo apt install phpyellowtm-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.33> sudo apt-mark hold phpyellowtm-pro

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpyellowtm-pro sudo dnf downgrade phpyellowtm-pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.33> sudo dnf versionlock add phpyellowtm-pro

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: PHPYellowTM 5.33 - 'print_me.php?ckey' SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: PHPYellowTM 5.33 - 'search_result.php?haystack' 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-2005-4001?

phpyellowtm lite: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; phpyellowtm pro: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-4001 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4001 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-2005-4001 affect?

CVE-2005-4001 affects phpyellowtm lite, phpyellowtm pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in phpYellowTM Pro Edition and Lite Edition 5.33 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) haystack parameter to search_result.php or (2) ckey parameter to print_me.php.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4001?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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