CVE-2007-0089: jgbbs stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote at

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0089 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jgbbs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

jgbbs stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database containing passwords via a direct request for db/bbs.mdb.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jgbbs

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-05 18:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 3.0 beta_1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jgbbs || rpm -q jgbbs || jgbbs --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jgbbs sudo apt install jgbbs=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold jgbbs

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list jgbbs sudo dnf downgrade jgbbs-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add jgbbs

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0089?

jgbbs: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0089 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0089 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-0089 affect?

CVE-2007-0089 affects jgbbs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). jgbbs stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database containing passwords via a direct request for db/bbs.mdb.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0089?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2007-1572 MEDIUM 6.8 UPGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in search.asp in JGBBS 3.0 Beta 1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute a
CVE-2007-1440 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in search.asp in JGBBS 3.0 Beta 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL

References

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