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CVE-2005-4859: mimicboard2 (Mimic2) 086 and earlier stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient acce...

mimicboard2 (Mimic2) 086 and earlier stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for mimic2.dat.

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This issue exposes the Mimic2 message board database when it is stored under the website’s public directory without adequate access control. An attacker may retrieve sensitive site data remotely if the vulnerable file is reachable. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, confirmed active exploitation, or a named patch. Exposure is likely limited to legacy websites still running Mimic2 086 or earlier with the database stored in a publicly reachable web directory. Treat as a legacy data-exposure risk. It is not KEV-listed in the provided bundle, but any exposed installation could leak database contents and should be removed, isolated, or migrated promptly. Mitigation focus: Identify whether any public site still runs Mimic2 086 or earlier.; Check original vendor or maintainer guidance for fixed versions or migration advice.; Remove sensitive database files from any public web root..

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