CVE-2005-4628: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in HelpDeskPoint 2.38 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-4628?

helpdeskpoint: upgrade to newer than 2.38. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-4628 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4628 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-4628 affect?

CVE-2005-4628 affects helpdeskpoint. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in HelpDeskPoint 2.38 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page parameter.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-4628 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting helpdeskpoint. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in HelpDeskPoint 2.38 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: help desk point software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

help desk point software helpdeskpoint UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.38

Fixed in: newer than 2.38

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.38 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade helpdeskpoint

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade helpdeskpoint

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2005-4628?

helpdeskpoint: upgrade to newer than 2.38. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-4628 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4628 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-2005-4628 affect?

CVE-2005-4628 affects helpdeskpoint. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in HelpDeskPoint 2.38 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4628?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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