CVE-2005-4159: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4159: NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the vendor and third parties.

NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the vendor and third parties. SQL injection vulnerability in Memberlist.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1 rc1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the start parameter. NOTE: the vendor says that since only one character can be modified, there is no SQL injection. Thus this might be an "invalid SQL syntax error." Multiple followups support the vendor

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:38 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a historical, disputed report about a possible SQL injection in Simple Machines Forum Memberlist.php. The CVE notes the vendor and follow-up discussion disputed the claim, saying the behavior may only produce invalid SQL syntax, not attacker-controlled database access. Exposure is most relevant to organizations still running very old SMF 1.1 rc1 or earlier code. The source bundle does not provide confirmed CPEs, supported version mapping, or evidence that modern SMF releases are affected. Treat this as a legacy hygiene item, not a confirmed emergency. Prioritize only if old SMF deployments remain exposed, because the claim is disputed and no active exploitation evidence is provided. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining SMF 1.1 rc1 or earlier deployments.; Check SMF vendor guidance before treating this as confirmed SQL injection.; Upgrade or retire unsupported legacy SMF installations where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 16:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 11, 2005, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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smf-memberlist-sql-injection(23546)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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