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CVE-2006-6888

MediumPublished

P-News 1.16 and 1.17 store sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain the...

Published: Jan 5, 2007
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 31, 2006

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

2.3%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 82.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

P-News 1.16 and 1.17 store sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain the administrative account name and password hash via a direct request for db/user.dat.

Sources

P-News 1.16/1.17 - 'user.dat' Remote Password DisclosureExploit
3l3ctric-Cracker · php · Dec 31, 2006

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