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CVE-2008-5765

WorkSimple 1.2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficie...

Medium CVSS 5.0

Overview

WorkSimple 1.2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file containing usernames and passwords via a direct request for data/usr.txt.

CWE: CWE-264 Published: 2008-12-30T20:30:01.640
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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