CVE-2005-3543

CVE-2005-3543 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phorum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in search.php in Phorum 5.0.0alpha through 5.0.20, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the forum_ids parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3543?
SQL injection vulnerability in search.php in Phorum 5.0.0alpha through 5.0.20, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the forum_ids parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-3543?
CVE-2005-3543 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3543 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3543?
CVE-2005-3543 primarily affects Phorum. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3543?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3543 published?
CVE-2005-3543 was published on 2005-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

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