CVE-2008-5709 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 24 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code on Avaya Communication Manager via vulnerabilities in the web management interface.

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-2008-5709?

CVE-2008-5709 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Dec 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the web management interface in Avaya Communication Manager (CM) 3.1 before 3.1.4 SP2, 4.0 before 4.0.3 SP1, and 5.0 before 5.0 SP3 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors in the (1) Set Static Routes and (2) Backup History components.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5709?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Avaya Communication Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5709?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5709 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2008-5709 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5709 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8xmm-h97j-gr2m.