CVE-2008-0249 describes a vulnerability in PHP Webquest 2.6 where remote attackers can retrieve database credentials. This occurs when a direct request to admin/backup_phpwebquest.php triggers an error due to a failed mysqldump call, leaking sensitive information. With a CVSS score of 5.0, this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network without authentication, potentially exposing confidential data. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog or showing active exploitation, public exploit code is available on ExploitDB, though it has received minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpwebquest:phpwebquest:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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