What is the severity of CVE-2008-5919?

CVE-2008-5919 is considered to have a medium severity level due to its ability to allow unauthorized file overwrites.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5919?

To fix CVE-2008-5919, upgrade to a version of WebSVN higher than 2.0 or implement proper input validation to prevent directory traversal.

Which versions of WebSVN are affected by CVE-2008-5919?

CVE-2008-5919 affects WebSVN versions up to and including 2.0, as well as specific earlier versions like 1.00 through 1.62.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5919?

CVE-2008-5919 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.

Is magic_quotes_gpc relevant to CVE-2008-5919?

Yes, the vulnerability is present when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allowing exploitation through crafted input.

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CVE-2008-5919

medium

6.8

CWE

21/1/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-5919: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Jan 21 2009(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in rss.php in WebSVN 2.0 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the rev parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WebSVN	<=2.0
WebSVN	=1.00
WebSVN	=1.01
WebSVN	=1.02
WebSVN	=1.03
WebSVN	=1.04
WebSVN	=1.10
WebSVN	=1.20
WebSVN	=1.31a
WebSVN	=1.32
WebSVN	=1.33
WebSVN	=1.34
WebSVN	=1.37
WebSVN	=1.38
WebSVN	=1.39
WebSVN	=1.40
WebSVN	=1.51
WebSVN	=1.60
WebSVN	=1.61
WebSVN	=1.62

Remedy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5919?
CVE-2008-5919 is considered to have a medium severity level due to its ability to allow unauthorized file overwrites.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5919?
To fix CVE-2008-5919, upgrade to a version of WebSVN higher than 2.0 or implement proper input validation to prevent directory traversal.
Which versions of WebSVN are affected by CVE-2008-5919?
CVE-2008-5919 affects WebSVN versions up to and including 2.0, as well as specific earlier versions like 1.00 through 1.62.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5919?
CVE-2008-5919 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.
Is magic_quotes_gpc relevant to CVE-2008-5919?
Yes, the vulnerability is present when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allowing exploitation through crafted input.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5919?
CVE-2008-5919 is considered to have a medium severity level due to its ability to allow unauthorized file overwrites.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5919?
To fix CVE-2008-5919, upgrade to a version of WebSVN higher than 2.0 or implement proper input validation to prevent directory traversal.
Which versions of WebSVN are affected by CVE-2008-5919?
CVE-2008-5919 affects WebSVN versions up to and including 2.0, as well as specific earlier versions like 1.00 through 1.62.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5919?
CVE-2008-5919 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.
Is magic_quotes_gpc relevant to CVE-2008-5919?
Yes, the vulnerability is present when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allowing exploitation through crafted input.