CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-5801: Code Injection

First published: Wed Dec 31 2008(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in the Dictionary (rtgdictionary) extension 0.1.9 and earlier for TYPO3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Typo3 Dictionary Extension=0.1.6
Typo3 Dictionary Extension=0.1.8
Typo3 Dictionary Extension=0.1.5
Typo3 Dictionary Extension<=0.1.9
Typo3 Dictionary Extension=0.1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-5801?

    CVE-2008-5801 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-5801?

    To fix CVE-2008-5801, upgrade the TYPO3 Dictionary extension to version 0.1.10 or later.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2008-5801?

    CVE-2008-5801 affects TYPO3 Dictionary extension versions 0.1.9 and earlier.

  • What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-5801?

    CVE-2008-5801 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code through unknown vectors.

  • Is the Dictionary extension the only component affected by CVE-2008-5801?

    Yes, only the Dictionary extension versions 0.1.9 and earlier are reported to be affected by CVE-2008-5801.

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