CVE-2008-5920: Code Injection
First published: Wed 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5920?
To fix CVE-2008-5920, upgrade to WebSVN version 1.63 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of WebSVN are affected by CVE-2008-5920?
CVE-2008-5920 affects WebSVN versions 1.00 through 1.62.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5920?
CVE-2008-5920 is a remote code execution vulnerability due to improper handling of user input.
Can CVE-2008-5920 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2008-5920 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring authentication.
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- version/websvn/1.01
- version/websvn/1.02
- version/websvn/1.03
- version/websvn/1.04
- version/websvn/1.10
- version/websvn/1.20
- version/websvn/1.31a
- version/websvn/1.32
- version/websvn/1.33
- version/websvn/1.34
- version/websvn/1.37
- version/websvn/1.38
- version/websvn/1.39
- version/websvn/1.40
- version/websvn/1.51
- version/websvn/1.60
- version/websvn/1.61
- version/websvn/1.62