CVE-2005-4213: SQL injection vulnerability in mod.php in phpCOIN 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL comma

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4213 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpcoin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in mod.php in phpCOIN 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the phpcoinsessid cookie.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: coinsoft technologies

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-14 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

coinsoft technologies phpcoin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpcoin sudo apt install phpcoin=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold phpcoin

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpcoin sudo dnf downgrade phpcoin-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add phpcoin

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: phpCOIN 1.2.2 - 'phpcoinsessid' SQL Injection / 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-2005-4213?

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

Is CVE-2005-4213 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4213 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-2005-4213 affect?

CVE-2005-4213 affects phpcoin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in mod.php in phpCOIN 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the phpcoinsessid cookie.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4213?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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