CVE-2008-2857 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Q: What is CVE-2008-2857?

CVE-2008-2857 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). AlstraSoft AskMe Pro 2.1 and earlier stores passwords in cleartext in a MySQL database, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Q: How severe is CVE-2008-2857?

CVE-2008-2857 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2857?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Alstrasoft Askme.

Vulnerability Description

AlstraSoft AskMe Pro 2.1 and earlier stores passwords in cleartext in a MySQL database, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

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

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alstrasoft	Askme	<= 2.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5821
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5821

FAQ

What is CVE-2008-2857?

CVE-2008-2857 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). AlstraSoft AskMe Pro 2.1 and earlier stores passwords in cleartext in a MySQL database, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information.

How severe is CVE-2008-2857?

CVE-2008-2857 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-2008-2857?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Alstrasoft Askme.