CVE-2008-6157: SepCity Classified Ads stores the admin password in cleartext in data/classifieds.mdb, which allows context-de

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2008-6157 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting classified ads. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SepCity Classified Ads stores the admin password in cleartext in data/classifieds.mdb, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2009-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sepcity

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-17 17:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sepcity classified ads MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy classified-ads || rpm -q classified-ads || classified-ads --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: Sepcity Classified - 'ID' SQL Injection

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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-2008-6157?

classified ads: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6157 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6157 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-2008-6157 affect?

CVE-2008-6157 affects classified ads. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SepCity Classified Ads stores the admin password in cleartext in data/classifieds.mdb, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6157?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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