CVE-2008-5920 json
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…
published 2009-01-21 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5890
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.0%
- EPSS 3.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 87%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-6822)
- Published
Exploit prediction
2.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-6822 WebSVN 2.0 - Cross-Site Scripting / File Handling / Code Execution webapps, 2008-10-23
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31891 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/6822
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/31891
vdb-entry, exploit
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/48168
vdb-entry
-
securityreason.com
/securityalert/4928
third-party-advisory
- gulftech.org /?node=research&article_id=00132-10202008
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5920
- NVD CVE-2008-5920
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