Anyone who has the ability to view this web page also has file permissions to the folder where the database resides? That would be impressive for sure.
Is the db on a network or is this a SharePoint thing?
The ability to open a database from a browser sounds like a heck of a security hole...
Would a data access page suit your needs? (don't ask me to elaborate - I've never had to use them; you'll have to research it).
If the database was not open, I'd say use a command line argument. If that sounds feasible, look here.
The more we hear silence, the more we begin to think about our value in this universe.
Paraphrase of Professor Brian Cox.