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5.0

Banex Banner Exchange 2.21 exposes database credentials

CVE-2006-3965 · published 20 years ago
Summary

The Banex Banner Exchange version 2.21 places a configuration file in a publicly reachable web folder, allowing anyone on the internet to view it. This file contains the database username and password, which could let attackers access the underlying data. Move the file out of the web‑accessible area and apply proper access restrictions, or upgrade to a version that secures the file.

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
banex banex 2.21
cpe:2.3:a:banex:banex:2.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Banex PHP MySQL Banner Exchange 2.21 stores lib.inc under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as database user...
Banex PHP MySQL Banner Exchange 2.21 stores lib.inc under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as database usernames and passwords.
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
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published1 Aug 2006
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-3965 · NVD
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