CVE-2008-5706 json
The cTrigger::DoIt function in src/ctrigger.cpp in the trigger mechanism in the daemon in Verlihub 0.9.8d-RC2 and earlier allows local user…
published 2008-12-22 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5677
- cvss
- 6.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.8%
- EPSS 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 56%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The cTrigger::DoIt function in src/ctrigger.cpp in the trigger mechanism in the daemon in Verlihub 0.9.8d-RC2 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/trigger.tmp temporary file.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-7183)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 56% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-7183 verlihub 0.9.8d-RC2 - Remote Command Execution remote, 2008-11-21
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.9 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/7183
exploit
- bugs.debian.org /506530
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32889
vdb-entry
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2008/12/17/16
mailing-list
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4800
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5706
- NVD CVE-2008-5706
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