Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| P-News | P-News | 1.16 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31197
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3054
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31197
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3054
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6888?
CVE-2006-6888 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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 di...
How severe is CVE-2006-6888?
CVE-2006-6888 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6888?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: P-News P-News.