CVE-2008-5305 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 10 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary Perl code in TWiki via the SEARCH variable, requiring low privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-5305?

CVE-2008-5305 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Dec 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5305?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Twiki Twiki.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5305?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5305 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2008-5305 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5305 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6p38-wpxv-rj6f.