CVE-2006-7061

Scriptsez.net E-Dating System stores data files with predictable names under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote…

published February 24, 2007

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 With a predictable naming scheme, attackers can easily snatch sensitive data from Scriptsez.net's E-Dating System—like finding a secret diary left on a park bench! 🔥 Think of it like leaving your diary in a public park where everyone knows the exact spot to look. These data files are sitting out in the open, just waiting for someone to find and exploit them—like a juicy confession left unattended! An attacker could read private messages between users, leading to potential blackmail or other malicious activities. This opens the door to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing them to inject malicious scripts that can compromise user accounts or steal sensitive information. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like leaving your diary in a public park where everyone knows the exact spot to look. These data files are sitting out in the open, just waiting for someone to find and exploit them—like a juicy confession left unattended! The vulnerability in Scriptsez.net E-Dating System is due to predictable file naming and insufficient access control, allowing remote attackers to read private messages stored in the web document root.

What to do

An attacker could read private messages between users, leading to potential blackmail or other malicious activities. This opens the door to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing them to inject malicious scripts that can compromise user accounts or steal sensitive information. Yikes! To mitigate this issue, implement access controls to restrict file access based on user permissions. Additionally, consider renaming data files with unique identifiers to obscure their locations and prevent unauthorized access. Regularly audit file permissions to ensure they are properly configured. You can tackle this vulnerability with confidence! Follow these steps, and you'll turn this risk into a secure dating experience in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01888 · 79.4th percentile
Published
2007-02-24T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 FEB 01:00Z
    Scriptsez.net E-Dating System stores data files with predictable names under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote…
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