CVE-2008-5305: Code Injection

Published Dec 10, 2008
·
Updated

Eval injection vulnerability in TWiki before 4.2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the %SEARCH{}% variable.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Twiki TWiki<=4.2.3
Twiki TWiki=4.0.0
Twiki TWiki=4.0.1
Twiki TWiki=4.0.2
Twiki TWiki=4.0.3
Twiki TWiki=4.0.4
Twiki TWiki=4.0.5
Twiki TWiki=4.1.0
Twiki TWiki=4.1.1
Twiki TWiki=4.1.2
Twiki TWiki=4.2.0
Twiki TWiki=4.2.1
Twiki TWiki=4.2.2

Event History

Dec 10, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5305?

CVE-2008-5305 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability allowing remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5305?

To fix CVE-2008-5305, upgrade your TWiki installation to version 4.2.4 or later.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2008-5305 enable?

CVE-2008-5305 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code on vulnerable TWiki installations.

4

Which versions of TWiki are affected by CVE-2008-5305?

CVE-2008-5305 affects TWiki versions from 4.0.0 to 4.2.3 inclusive.

5

What is the main vector for exploitation of CVE-2008-5305?

The main vector for exploitation of CVE-2008-5305 is through the use of the %SEARCH{}% variable.

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