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CVE-2009-0866

MediumPublished

pHNews Alpha 1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a...

Published: Mar 10, 2009
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Feb 17, 2009

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

2.5%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 84.0%
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

pHNews Alpha 1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for extra/genbackup.php.

Sources

pHNews Alpha 1 - 'genbackup.php' Database DisclosureExploit
x0r · php · Feb 17, 2009

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