CVE-2005-4240: SQL injection vulnerability in search.php in VCD-db 0.98 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4240 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting vcd-db. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in search.php in VCD-db 0.98 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the by parameter.

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	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vcd-db

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

vcd-db vcd-db DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.97 · 0.98 · 0.961 · 0.971 · 0.972 · 0.973

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.97

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vcd-db || rpm -q vcd-db || vcd-db --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.97 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vcd-db sudo apt install vcd-db=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.97> sudo apt-mark hold vcd-db

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

dnf --showduplicates list vcd-db sudo dnf downgrade vcd-db-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.97> sudo dnf versionlock add vcd-db

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: VCD-db 0.9x - 'search.php?by' 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-2005-4240?

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

Is CVE-2005-4240 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4240 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-2005-4240 affect?

CVE-2005-4240 affects vcd-db. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in search.php in VCD-db 0.98 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the by parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4240?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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