CVE-2008-5184 Cross-site request forgery in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 21 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass security policies and perform CSRF attacks on RSS subscription functions via the CUPS web interface.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-5184?

CVE-2008-5184 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Cups, published on 21 Nov 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The web interface (cgi-bin/admin.c) in CUPS before 1.3.8 uses the guest username when a user is not logged on to the web server, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended policy and conduct CSRF attacks via the (1) add and (2) cancel RSS subscription functions.

Weakness: CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5184?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Cups.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5184?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2008-5184 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5184 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Cups vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-5184, GHSA-xmmc-fgrf-gp3v.