CVE-2005-4331: SQL injection vulnerability in merchant.ihtml in iHTML Merchant Version 2 Pro allows remote attackers to execu

This month

HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4331 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ihtml merchant. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in merchant.ihtml in iHTML Merchant Version 2 Pro allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) step, (2) id, and (3) pid parameters.

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 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ihtml merchant

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-17 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ihtml merchant ihtml merchant DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2_pro

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2_pro

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ihtml-merchant || rpm -q ihtml-merchant || ihtml-merchant --version

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

apt-cache madison ihtml-merchant sudo apt install ihtml-merchant=<VERSION_BEFORE_2_pro> sudo apt-mark hold ihtml-merchant

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

dnf --showduplicates list ihtml-merchant sudo dnf downgrade ihtml-merchant-<VERSION_BEFORE_2_pro> sudo dnf versionlock add ihtml-merchant

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: IHTML Merchant 2.0 - SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-4331?

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

Is CVE-2005-4331 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4331 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-2005-4331 affect?

CVE-2005-4331 affects ihtml merchant. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in merchant.ihtml in iHTML Merchant Version 2 Pro allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) step, (2) id, and (3) pid parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4331?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

← Back to latest CVEs