CVE-2008-5886 json
TAKempis Discussion Web 4.0 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers…
published 2009-01-12 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5856
- 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
TAKempis Discussion Web 4.0 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file containing a password via a direct request for _private/discussion.mdb. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-7445)
- 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-7445 Discussion Web 4 - Remote Database Disclosure webapps, 2008-12-14
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-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/7445
exploit
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4899
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/47348
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5886
- NVD CVE-2008-5886
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