CVE-2008-1291

MediumCVSS 4.3/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

ViewVC before 1.0.5 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to read files and list folders under the hidden CVSROOT folder.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 4.3/10AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-200

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Mar 24, 2008
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2008-1291: Medium severity, CVSS 4.3 | Vulnix