ACNews db.inc information disclosure
| acnews-db-file-obtain-information (22340) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
ACNews could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. A remote attacker can access the db.inc file directly to obtain the path to the database (which can be downloaded) as well as the administrator username and password.
Platforms Affected:
- ACNews, ACNews
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- CVE-2005-2677: ACNews stores the database in a file under the web document root with a db.inc extension and insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as the full pathname of the server.
- SECTRACK ID: 1014749: ACNews Discloses Database and Administrative Password to Remote Users
Reported:
Aug 22, 2005
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