How severe is CVE-2008-5885?

CVE-2008-5885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5885?

CVE-2008-5885 affects Thenetguys Aspired2quote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5885?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-5885 published?

CVE-2008-5885 was published on 2009-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5885

CVE-2008-5885 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thenetguys Aspired2quote with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Thenetguys Aspired2quote
Published: 2009-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Net Guys ASPired2Quote 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 admin/quote.mdb. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5885?: The Net Guys ASPired2Quote 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 admin/quote.mdb. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-5885?: CVE-2008-5885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5885?: CVE-2008-5885 affects Thenetguys Aspired2quote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5885?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5885 published?: CVE-2008-5885 was published on 2009-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thenetguys:aspired2quote:_nil_:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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