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TITLE:
Futility Forum Database Disclosure Security Issue

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA37950

VERIFY ADVISORY:
http://secunia.com/advisories/37950/

DESCRIPTION:
A security issue has been reported in Futility Forum, which can be
exploited by malicious people to disclose sensitive information.

The security issue is caused due to the "message.mdb" database file
being stored with insecure permissions inside the web root. This can
be exploited to gain knowledge of sensitive information by
downloading the file.

The security issue is reported in version 1.0 Revamp. Other versions
may also be affected.

SOLUTION:
Place the database file outside the webroot.

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
indoushka

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