CVE-2008-0249 json
PHP Webquest 2.6 allows remote attackers to retrieve database credentials via a direct request to admin/backup_phpwebquest.php, which leaks…
published 2008-01-12 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0261
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.6%
- EPSS 2.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 85%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
PHP Webquest 2.6 allows remote attackers to retrieve database credentials via a direct request to admin/backup_phpwebquest.php, which leaks the credentials in an error message if a call to /usr/bin/mysqldump fails. NOTE: this might only be an issue in limited environments.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-4872)
- Published
Exploit prediction
2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-4872 PHP Webquest 2.6 - Get Database Credentials webapps, 2008-01-09
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/4872
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/27202
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/39572
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0249
- NVD CVE-2008-0249
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