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5.0

Uapplication Uguestbook 1.0 lets anyone download guestbook database

CVE-2005-1425 · published 21 years ago
Summary

The Uapplication Uguestbook version 1.0 stores its database file in a publicly accessible web folder. Because the file is not protected, anyone on the internet can request it directly and obtain the data it contains. Move the database out of the web root or add proper access controls to prevent unauthorized downloads.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
uapplication uguestbook 1.0
cpe:2.3:a:uapplication:uguestbook:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Uapplication Uguestbook 1.0 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for mdb-datab...
Uapplication Uguestbook 1.0 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for mdb-database/guestbook.mdb.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published3 May 2005
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2005-1425 · NVD
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