How severe is CVE-2005-2253?

CVE-2005-2253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2253 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2253?

CVE-2005-2253 affects Gianluca Baldo Phpauction. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2253?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-2253 published?

CVE-2005-2253 was published on 2005-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2253

CVE-2005-2253 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gianluca Baldo Phpauction with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gianluca Baldo Phpauction
Published: 2005-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in PhpAuction 2.5 allow remote attackers to modify SQL queries via the category parameter to adsearch.php. NOTE: there is evidence that viewnews.php may not be part of the PhpAuction product, so it is not included in this description.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2253?: SQL injection vulnerability in PhpAuction 2.5 allow remote attackers to modify SQL queries via the category parameter to adsearch.php. NOTE: there is evidence that viewnews.php may not be part of the PhpAuction product, so it is not included in this description.
How severe is CVE-2005-2253?: CVE-2005-2253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2253 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2253?: CVE-2005-2253 affects Gianluca Baldo Phpauction. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2253?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2253 published?: CVE-2005-2253 was published on 2005-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gianluca_baldo:phpauction:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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