CVE-2005-4702: SQL injection vulnerability in the favorites module in index.php in IPBProArcade 2.5.2 allows remote attackers

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4702 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting ipbproarcade. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the favorites module in index.php in IPBProArcade 2.5.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands via the gameid parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. In addition, the demonstration code as used by third parties suggests that this might be a different type of vulnerability related to shell metacharacters. Finally

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ipbproarcade

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

ipbproarcade ipbproarcade DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ipbproarcade sudo apt install ipbproarcade=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.2> sudo apt-mark hold ipbproarcade

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

dnf --showduplicates list ipbproarcade sudo dnf downgrade ipbproarcade-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.2> sudo dnf versionlock add ipbproarcade

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: IPBProArcade 2.5.2 - 'GameID' 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-2005-4702?

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

Is CVE-2005-4702 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4702 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-2005-4702 affect?

CVE-2005-4702 affects ipbproarcade. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). SQL injection vulnerability in the favorites module in index.php in IPBProArcade 2.5.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands via the gameid parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are

How urgent is CVE-2005-4702?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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