CVE-2005-4640: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in class-1 Poll Software 0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to e

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-4640?

poll software: upgrade to newer than 0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-4640 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4640 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-2005-4640 affect?

CVE-2005-4640 affects poll software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in class-1 Poll Software 0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) pollid or (2) previouspoll parameters.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-4640 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting poll software. 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 class-1 Poll Software 0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) pollid or (2) previouspoll parameters.

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: class-1

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

class-1 poll software UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.4

Fixed in: newer than 0.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy poll-software || rpm -q poll-software || poll-software --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade poll-software

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade poll-software

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-2005-4640?

poll software: upgrade to newer than 0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-4640 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4640 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-2005-4640 affect?

CVE-2005-4640 affects poll software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in class-1 Poll Software 0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) pollid or (2) previouspoll parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4640?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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