CVE-2008-5886

Name: CVE-2008-5886
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-12T20:00:02.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5886 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. TAKempis Discussion Web 4.0 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file containing a password via a direct request for _private/discussion.mdb. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TAKempis Discussion Web 4.0 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file containing a password via a direct request for _private/discussion.mdb. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.59%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Takempis	Discussion Web	4.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5886?

How severe is CVE-2008-5886?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5886 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5886?

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Source: NVD / NIST