CVE-2008-7008: HyperStop Web Host Directory 1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and download a database back

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7008 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting web host directory. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

HyperStop Web Host Directory 1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and download a database backup via a direct request to admin/backup/db.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2009-08-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hyperstop

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-19 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hyperstop web host directory DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-host-directory || rpm -q web-host-directory || web-host-directory --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-host-directory sudo apt install web-host-directory=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold web-host-directory

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-host-directory sudo dnf downgrade web-host-directory-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add web-host-directory

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: HyperStop WebHost Directory 1.2 - 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-2008-7008?

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

Is CVE-2008-7008 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7008 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-2008-7008 affect?

CVE-2008-7008 affects web host directory. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). HyperStop Web Host Directory 1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and download a database backup via a direct request to admin/backup/db.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7008?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

References

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