CVE-2008-4646 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 21 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can read plaintext database admin credentials from log files to gain unauthorized database access and privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-4646?

CVE-2008-4646 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Oct 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Websense Reporter Module in Websense Enterprise 6.3.2 stores the SQL database system administrator password in plaintext in CreateDbInstall.log, which allows local users to gain privileges to the database.

Weakness: CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4646?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Websense Enterpise.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4646?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4646 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-4646 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4646 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f9qx-m7vq-q7ph.