CVE-2005-4359: SQL injection vulnerability in includes/core.inc.php in ODFaq 2.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitra

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4359 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting odfaq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in includes/core.inc.php in ODFaq 2.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) cat and (2) srcText parameters to faq.php.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: oodie

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-20 01:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oodie odfaq DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.21b · 2.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.21b

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.21b (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison odfaq sudo apt install odfaq=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.21b> sudo apt-mark hold odfaq

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

dnf --showduplicates list odfaq sudo dnf downgrade odfaq-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.21b> sudo dnf versionlock add odfaq

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.

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-2005-4359?

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

Is CVE-2005-4359 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4359 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-2005-4359 affect?

CVE-2005-4359 affects odfaq. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). SQL injection vulnerability in includes/core.inc.php in ODFaq 2.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) cat and (2) srcText parameters to faq.php.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4359?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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