CVE-2005-3497
CVE-2005-3497 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phphandicapper Php Handicapper 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Phphandicapper Php Handicapper
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- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in process_signup.php in PHP Handicapper allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the serviceid parameter. NOTE: on 20060210, the vendor disputed this issue, saying "this is 100% false reporting, this is a slander campaign from a customer who had a vulnerability in his SERVER not the software." However, followup investigation strongly suggests that the original report is correct
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-3497?
- SQL injection vulnerability in process_signup.php in PHP Handicapper allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the serviceid parameter. NOTE: on 20060210, the vendor disputed this issue, saying "this is 100% false reporting, this is a slander campaign from a customer who had a vulnerability in his SERVER not the software." However, followup investigation strongly suggests that the original report is correct
- How severe is CVE-2005-3497?
- CVE-2005-3497 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-3497 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-3497?
- CVE-2005-3497 affects Phphandicapper Php Handicapper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-3497?
- 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-2005-3497 published?
- CVE-2005-3497 was published on 2005-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17412
- http://www.osvdb.org/20481
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15298
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2292
- http://www.zone-h.org/advisories/read/id=8360
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phphandicapper:php_handicapper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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