CVE-2008-5901: iyzi Forum 1.0 beta 3 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5901 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting iyzi forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

iyzi Forum 1.0 beta 3 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 db/iyziforum.mdb. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2009-01-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: iyziforum

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

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Timeline

2009-01-12 20:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iyziforum iyzi forum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 beta_3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy iyzi-forum || rpm -q iyzi-forum || iyzi-forum --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison iyzi-forum sudo apt install iyzi-forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold iyzi-forum

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

dnf --showduplicates list iyzi-forum sudo dnf downgrade iyzi-forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add iyzi-forum

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: iyzi Forum 1.0b3 - Database Disclosure

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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-2008-5901?

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

Is CVE-2008-5901 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5901 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-2008-5901 affect?

CVE-2008-5901 affects iyzi forum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). iyzi Forum 1.0 beta 3 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 db/iyziforum.mdb. NOTE: some

How urgent is CVE-2008-5901?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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