CVE-2008-5920: Code Injection
Published Jan 21, 2009
·Updated
The create_anchors function in utils.inc in WebSVN 1.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted username that is processed by the preg_replace function with the eval switch.
Affected Software
19 affected components
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
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-2008-5920?
CVE-2008-5920 has a CVSS score indicating a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-5920?
To fix CVE-2008-5920, upgrade to WebSVN version 1.63 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
3
What versions of WebSVN are affected by CVE-2008-5920?
CVE-2008-5920 affects WebSVN versions 1.00 through 1.62.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5920?
CVE-2008-5920 is a remote code execution vulnerability due to improper handling of user input.
5
Can CVE-2008-5920 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2008-5920 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring authentication.