medium5.0Public exploit code
CVE-2008-0249
PHP Webquest 2.6 allows remote attackers to retrieve database credentials via a direct request to admin/backup_phpwebquest.php, which leaks the credentials in …
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- PHP Webquest 2.6 - Get Database Credentials2008-01-09 · webapps · php · Verified
Impact
PHP Webquest 2.6 allows remote attackers to retrieve database credentials via a direct request to admin/backup_phpwebquest.php, which leaks the credentials in an error message if a call to /usr/bin/mysqldump fails. NOTE: this might only be an issue in limited environments.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpwebquest | Phpwebquest | Version 2.6 |