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CVE-2008-5184

UnknownEPSS 3.67%

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CVE-2008-5184 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The web interface (cgi-bin/admin.c) in CUPS before 1.3.8 uses the guest username when a user is not logged on to the web server, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended policy and conduct CSRF attacks via the (1) add and (2) cancel RSS subscription functions.. EPSS estimates a 3.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The web interface (cgi-bin/admin.c) in CUPS before 1.3.8 uses the guest username when a user is not logged on to the web server, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended policy and conduct CSRF attacks via the (1) add and (2) cancel RSS subscription functions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.67%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
AppleCups<= 1.3.7—
AppleCups1.1—
AppleCups1.1.1—
AppleCups1.1.2—
AppleCups1.1.3—
AppleCups1.1.4—
AppleCups1.1.5—
AppleCups1.1.5-1—
AppleCups1.1.5-2—
AppleCups1.1.6—
AppleCups1.1.6-1—
AppleCups1.1.6-2—
AppleCups1.1.6-3—
AppleCups1.1.7—
AppleCups1.1.8—
AppleCups1.1.9—
AppleCups1.1.9-1—
AppleCups1.1.10—
AppleCups1.1.10-1—
AppleCups1.1.11—
AppleCups1.1.12—
AppleCups1.1.13—
AppleCups1.1.14—
AppleCups1.1.15—
AppleCups1.1.16—
AppleCups1.1.17—
AppleCups1.1.18—
AppleCups1.1.19—
AppleCups1.1.20—
AppleCups1.1.21—
AppleCups1.1.22—
AppleCups1.1.23—
AppleCups1.2B1
AppleCups1.2.0—
AppleCups1.2.1—
AppleCups1.2.2—
AppleCups1.2.3—
AppleCups1.2.4—
AppleCups1.2.5—
AppleCups1.2.6—
AppleCups1.2.7—
AppleCups1.2.8—
AppleCups1.2.9—
AppleCups1.2.10—
AppleCups1.2.11—
AppleCups1.2.12—
AppleCups1.3B1
AppleCups1.3.0—
AppleCups1.3.1—
AppleCups1.3.2—

Showing 50 of 54 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5184?
The web interface (cgi-bin/admin.c) in CUPS before 1.3.8 uses the guest username when a user is not logged on to the web server, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended policy and conduct CSRF attacks via the (1) add and (2) cancel RSS subscription functions.
How severe is CVE-2008-5184?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5184 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5184?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST