CVE-2008-5765
WorkSimple 1.2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control...
CVE-2008-5765 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in 2500mhz Worksimple, published December 30, 2008. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 5.91%, the 93rd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 5.91%EPSS, 93rd percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
WorkSimple 1.2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file containing usernames and passwords via a direct request for data/usr.txt.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | WorkSimple 1.2.1 - Remote File Inclusion / Sensitive Data Disclosure | 2008-12-15 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
WorkSimple 1.2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file containing usernames and passwords via a direct request for data/usr.txt.
- Record
CVE-2008-5765- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-264
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
WorkSimple 1.2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file containing usernames and passwords via a direct request for data/usr.txt.
- Record
CVE-2008-5765- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-5735No score
WorkSimple 1.2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file containing usernames and passwords via a direct request for data/usr.txt.
- Record
EUVD-2008-5735- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-962j-gjgv-9xmrNo score
WorkSimple 1.2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control...
WorkSimple 1.2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file containing usernames and passwords via a direct request for data/usr.txt.
- Record
GHSA-962j-gjgv-9xmr- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.