CVE-2008-5765: WorkSimple 1.2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allow

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5765 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting worksimple. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WorkSimple 1.2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file containing usernames and passwords via a direct request for data/usr.txt.

Why this priority

EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	5.9% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2008-12-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: 2500mhz

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-30 20:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

2500mhz worksimple DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison worksimple sudo apt install worksimple=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold worksimple

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

dnf --showduplicates list worksimple sudo dnf downgrade worksimple-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add worksimple

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WorkSimple 1.2.1 - Remote File Inclusion / Sensitive Data Disclosure

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-5765?

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

Is CVE-2008-5765 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5765 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-2008-5765 affect?

CVE-2008-5765 affects worksimple. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). WorkSimple 1.2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download the database file containing usernames and passwords via a direct request for data/usr.txt.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5765?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-5764 HIGH 9.3 DOWNGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in calendar.php in WorkSimple 1.2.1, when register_globals is enabled,

References

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