CVE-2008-5919 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files in WebSVN via directory traversal in the rev parameter when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-5919?
CVE-2008-5919 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5919?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tigris Websvn.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5919?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5919 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2008-5919 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5919 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9qrj-w7fw-96wj.