How severe is CVE-2005-4431?

CVE-2005-4431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4431 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4431?

CVE-2005-4431 affects Wowbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4431?

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-2005-4431 published?

CVE-2005-4431 was published on 2005-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4431

CVE-2005-4431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wowbb 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wowbb
Published: 2005-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in WowBB 1.65 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the q parameter to search.php. NOTE: the view_user.php/sort_by vector is already covered by CVE-2005-1554 and CVE-2004-2181.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4431?: SQL injection vulnerability in WowBB 1.65 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the q parameter to search.php. NOTE: the view_user.php/sort_by vector is already covered by CVE-2005-1554 and CVE-2004-2181.
How severe is CVE-2005-4431?: CVE-2005-4431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4431 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4431?: CVE-2005-4431 affects Wowbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4431?: 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-2005-4431 published?: CVE-2005-4431 was published on 2005-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wowbb:wowbb:1.65:*:*:*:*:*:*:*