CVE-2005-4064: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in A-FAQ 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands v

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4064 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting a-faq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in A-FAQ 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) faqid parameter to faqDspItem.asp and (2) catcode parameter to faqDsp.asp.

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 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: alan ward

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-07 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

alan ward a-faq DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy a-faq || rpm -q a-faq || a-faq --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison a-faq sudo apt install a-faq=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold a-faq

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

dnf --showduplicates list a-faq sudo dnf downgrade a-faq-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add a-faq

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: A-FAQ 1.0 - 'faqDsp.asp?catcode' SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: A-FAQ 1.0 - 'faqDspItem.asp?faqid' SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-4064?

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

Is CVE-2005-4064 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4064 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-2005-4064 affect?

CVE-2005-4064 affects a-faq. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in A-FAQ 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) faqid parameter to faqDspItem.asp and (2) catcode parameter to faqDsp.asp.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4064?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-6831 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in faqDsp.asp in aFAQ 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL command

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