CVE-2018-5697: Icy Phoenix 2.2.0.105 allows SQL injection via an unapprove request to admin_kb_art.php or the order parameter

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-5697 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting icyphoenix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Icy Phoenix 2.2.0.105 allows SQL injection via an unapprove request to admin_kb_art.php or the order parameter to admin_jr_admin.php, related to functions_kb.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2018-01-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: icyphoenix

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-14 04:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

icyphoenix icyphoenix DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.0.105

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.0.105

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.0.105 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison icyphoenix sudo apt install icyphoenix=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0.105> sudo apt-mark hold icyphoenix

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

dnf --showduplicates list icyphoenix sudo dnf downgrade icyphoenix-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0.105> sudo dnf versionlock add icyphoenix

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.

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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-2018-5697?

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

Is CVE-2018-5697 being exploited?

CVE-2018-5697 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-2018-5697 affect?

CVE-2018-5697 affects icyphoenix. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Icy Phoenix 2.2.0.105 allows SQL injection via an unapprove request to admin_kb_art.php or the order parameter to admin_jr_admin.php, related to functions_kb.php.

How urgent is CVE-2018-5697?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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