CVE-2005-4509: SQL injection vulnerability in index.asp in pTools allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands v

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-4509 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ptools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.asp in pTools allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the docID parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

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 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: parallel tools consortium

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-23 01:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

parallel tools consortium ptools 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 ptools || rpm -q ptools || ptools --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-2005-4509?

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

Is CVE-2005-4509 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4509 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-2005-4509 affect?

CVE-2005-4509 affects ptools. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.asp in pTools allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the docID parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party info

How urgent is CVE-2005-4509?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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