CVE-2019-25676: Ask Expert Script 3.0.5 contains cross-site scripting and SQL injection vulnerabilities that allow unauthentic

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HIGH 8.2REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-25676 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting ask expert script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Ask Expert Script 3.0.5 contains cross-site scripting and SQL injection vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious code by manipulating URL parameters. Attackers can inject script tags through the cateid parameter in categorysearch.php or SQL code through the view parameter in list-details.php to execute arbitrary code or extract database information.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-89
Published	2026-04-05
Last modified	2026-07-24

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: phpscriptsmall

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-05 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpscriptsmall ask expert script DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ask-expert-script || rpm -q ask-expert-script || ask-expert-script --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ask-expert-script sudo apt install ask-expert-script=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.5> sudo apt-mark hold ask-expert-script

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

dnf --showduplicates list ask-expert-script sudo dnf downgrade ask-expert-script-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add ask-expert-script

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-25676?

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

Is CVE-2019-25676 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25676 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-2019-25676 affect?

CVE-2019-25676 affects ask expert script. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Ask Expert Script 3.0.5 contains cross-site scripting and SQL injection vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious code by manipulating URL parameters. Attackers can inject script tags through the cateid parame

How urgent is CVE-2019-25676?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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