CVE-2005-3978

NetClassifieds - SQL Injection via CatID or ItemNum Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2005-3978. PoCs published by laurent gaffié, r0t.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates SQL injection and XSS vulnerabilities in NetClassifieds due to improper input sanitization in the `CCGetFromGet` and `CCGetFromPost` functions. Proof-of-concept examples show how to extract sensitive data like passwords via SQLi.

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in NetClassifieds Premium Edition 1.0.1, Professional Edition 1.5.1, Standard Edition 1.9.6.3, and Free Edition 1.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) CatID parameter in (a) ViewCat.php and (b) gallery.php, and the (2) ItemNum parameter in (c) ViewItem.php.

Exploits (3)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by laurent gaffié · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4092

The exploit demonstrates SQL injection and XSS vulnerabilities in NetClassifieds due to improper input sanitization in the `CCGetFromGet` and `CCGetFromPost` functions. Proof-of-concept examples show how to extract sensitive data like passwords via SQLi.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Sqli | Xss | Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: NetClassifieds (all versions, Free/Standard/Professional/Premium Editions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target web application
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by r0t · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26699

This is a vulnerability writeup describing SQL injection flaws in NetClassifieds due to improper input sanitization. It provides a basic example URL but lacks executable exploit code.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Sqli
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: NetClassifieds (version unspecified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable application
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by r0t · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26698

The provided text describes a SQL injection vulnerability in NetClassifieds, where the 'CatID' parameter in 'gallery.php' is not properly sanitized. It lacks actual exploit code but references a known CVE and vulnerability details.

Classification
Writeup 80%
Attack Type
Sqli
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: NetClassifieds (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable 'gallery.php' endpoint
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/17853
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/21380
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/21378
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/21379
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15683
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2689

Scores

EPSS 0.0273
EPSS Percentile 84.1%

Details

Status published
Products (3)
scriptdevelopers.net/netclassifieds 1.0.1 (2 CPE variants)
scriptdevelopers.net/netclassifieds 1.5.1
scriptdevelopers.net/netclassifieds 1.9.6.3
Published Dec 03, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026