CVE-2005-2571
Published Aug 16, 2005 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
FunkBoard 0.66CF, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly restrict access to the (1) admin/mysql_install.php and (2) admin/pg_install.php scripts, which allows attackers to obtain the database username and password or inject arbitrary PHP code into info.php.
Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.
QFinch assessment
FunkBoard 0.66CF, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly restrict access to the (1) admin/mysql_install.php and (2) admin/pg_install.php scripts, which allows attackers to obtain the database username and password or inject arbitrary PHP code into info.php.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- www.funkboard.co.uk ↗
- 20050808 FunkBoard V0.66CF (possibly prior versions) cross site scripting, possible database username/password disclosure & board takeover, possible remote code execution ↗
- 20050813 Re: FunkBoard V0.66CF (possibly prior versions) cross site scripting, possible database username/password disclosure & board takeover, possible remote code execution ↗
Record history
Published Aug 16, 2005 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026