CVE-2005-4554: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in DEV web management system 1.5 and earlier allow remote attackers to

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4554 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dev web management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in DEV web management system 1.5 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) cat parameter in an openforum action (openforum.php) in index.php, (2) cat parameter in getfile.php, and (3) target parameter in download_now.php.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dev

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-28 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dev dev web management system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dev-web-management-system || rpm -q dev-web-management-system || dev-web-management-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dev-web-management-system sudo apt install dev-web-management-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo apt-mark hold dev-web-management-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list dev-web-management-system sudo dnf downgrade dev-web-management-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add dev-web-management-system

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: Dev Web Management System 1.5 - 'cat' SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: Dev Web Management System 1.5 - 'download_now.php?target' SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: Dev Web Management System 1.5 - 'getfile.php?cat' 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-2005-4554?

dev web management system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-4554 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4554 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-2005-4554 affect?

CVE-2005-4554 affects dev web management system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in DEV web management system 1.5 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) cat parameter in an openforum action (openforum.php) in index.php, (2) cat parameter in

How urgent is CVE-2005-4554?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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