Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-6999 is an information disclosure issue in phpAuction 3.2, and possibly 3.3.0 GPL Basic. A public phpinfo.php file can reveal server and application configuration details. The sources do not provide CVSS, patch details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy phpAuction installations where phpinfo.php remains deployed and reachable from the internet or untrusted networks. The bundle does not identify CPEs, hosting platforms, or broader product families. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with moderate urgency. It is not confirmed as actively exploited, but public diagnostic files can leak information that lowers the cost of later compromise. Mitigation focus: Remove or block public access to phpinfo.php.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for available fixes.; Restrict legacy phpAuction admin and diagnostic files from untrusted networks..
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- Known Exploited
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- phpauction-phpinfo-information-disclosure(44936)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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