CVE-2009-0498 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

Virtual GuestBook (vgbook) 2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file via a direct request to guestbook.mdb.

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
Minitdesign	Virtual Guestbook	2.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-0498?

CVE-2009-0498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Virtual GuestBook (vgbook) 2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file via a direct request to gue...

How severe is CVE-2009-0498?

CVE-2009-0498 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-2009-0498?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Minitdesign Virtual Guestbook.