CVE-2008-5918: XSS
Published Jan 21, 2009
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the getParameterisedSelfUrl function in index.php in WebSVN 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO.
Affected Software
20 affected components
Tigris Websvn<=2.0
Tigris Websvn=1.00
Tigris Websvn=1.01
Tigris Websvn=1.02
Tigris Websvn=1.03
Tigris Websvn=1.04
Tigris Websvn=1.10
Tigris Websvn=1.20
Tigris Websvn=1.31a
Tigris Websvn=1.32
Tigris Websvn=1.33
Tigris Websvn=1.34
Tigris Websvn=1.37
Tigris Websvn=1.38
Tigris Websvn=1.39
Tigris Websvn=1.40
Tigris Websvn=1.51
Tigris Websvn=1.60
Tigris Websvn=1.61
Tigris Websvn=1.62
Remediation
Event History
Jan 21, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5918?
CVE-2008-5918 has a medium severity level due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-5918?
To fix CVE-2008-5918, upgrade to WebSVN version 2.1 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-5918?
CVE-2008-5918 affects WebSVN versions 2.0 and earlier, including specific versions such as 1.00 to 1.62.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5918?
CVE-2008-5918 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows remote script injection.
5
Can CVE-2008-5918 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5918 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.