CVE-2005-4140: SQL injection vulnerability in admin/login/index.php in Website Baker 2.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4140 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting website baker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in admin/login/index.php in Website Baker 2.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter, as used by the user field.

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	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: website baker

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-09 15:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

website baker website baker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5.2 · 2.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy website-baker || rpm -q website-baker || website-baker --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison website-baker sudo apt install website-baker=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.2> sudo apt-mark hold website-baker

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

dnf --showduplicates list website-baker sudo dnf downgrade website-baker-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.2> sudo dnf versionlock add website-baker

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: Website Baker 2.6.0 - Authentication Bypass / Remote Code Execution

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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-2005-4140?

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

Is CVE-2005-4140 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4140 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-2005-4140 affect?

CVE-2005-4140 affects website baker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in admin/login/index.php in Website Baker 2.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter, as used by the user field.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4140?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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