CVE-2005-4668: The embedded HSQLDB in ParosProxy before 3.2.7, when running with JDK 1.4.2 before 1.4.2_08, allows local user

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4668 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting parosproxy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The embedded HSQLDB in ParosProxy before 3.2.7, when running with JDK 1.4.2 before 1.4.2_08, allows local users to execute arbitrary comands via crafted SQL commands that interact with HSQLDB through JDBC, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2003-0845.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: parosproxy

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

parosproxy parosproxy DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.0 · 3.2.1 · 3.2.2 · 3.2.3 · 3.2.4 · 3.2.5 · 3.2.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison parosproxy sudo apt install parosproxy=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold parosproxy

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

dnf --showduplicates list parosproxy sudo dnf downgrade parosproxy-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add parosproxy

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-4668?

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

Is CVE-2005-4668 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4668 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-2005-4668 affect?

CVE-2005-4668 affects parosproxy. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). The embedded HSQLDB in ParosProxy before 3.2.7, when running with JDK 1.4.2 before 1.4.2_08, allows local users to execute arbitrary comands via crafted SQL commands that interact with HSQLDB through JDBC, a similar vulnerability to CVE-200

How urgent is CVE-2005-4668?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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