CVE-2009-1053: chaozzDB 1.2 and earlier stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control,...

Security readout for executives and security teams

chaozzDB 1.2 and earlier reportedly kept a credential database under the public web root without adequate access control. If an instance is internet-accessible, an attacker could obtain user credentials. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring, vendor patch details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running chaozzDB 1.2 or earlier on a reachable web server, especially where default sensitive files remain under the document root. Prioritize quickly if chaozzDB is present, because the described impact is credential disclosure. If the product is not used, document non-exposure and close as not applicable. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire or isolate any chaozzDB 1.2 or earlier deployments.; Move credential data outside the web root where possible.; Deny public web access to sensitive TSV or database files..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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