CVE-2008-5762 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can download the user database file containing passwords via direct request due to insufficient access control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-5762?
CVE-2008-5762 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Dec 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Simple Text-File Login Script (SiTeFiLo) 1.0.6 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file containing the password via a direct request for slog_users.txt.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5762?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mariovaldez Simple Text-File Login Script.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5762?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5762 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-5762 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5762 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wp9v-5956-j972.