CVE-2008-6940 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can obtain database backups by directly requesting a specific file due to insufficient access controls.
- 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-2008-6940?
CVE-2008-6940 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
TurnkeyForms Web Hosting Directory stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain a database backup via a direct request to admin/backup/db.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6940?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Turnkeyforms Web Hosting Directory.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6940?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6940 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-6940 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6940 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6278-hx27-hmxh.