CVE-2005-4495: SQL injection vulnerability in index.cfm in SpireMedia mx7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL co

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-4495 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mx7. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.cfm in SpireMedia mx7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, stating "This information is incorrect, unproven, and potentially slanderous." However, CVE and OSVDB have both performed additional research that suggests that this might be path disclosure from invalid SQL syntax

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2005-12-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: spiremedia

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

spiremedia mx7 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mx7 || rpm -q mx7 || mx7 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2005-4495?

mx7: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-4495 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4495 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-2005-4495 affect?

CVE-2005-4495 affects mx7. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.cfm in SpireMedia mx7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, stating "This information is incorrect, unproven, and pot

How urgent is CVE-2005-4495?

Priority 43/100. High severity

References

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