CVE-2008-5185
UnknownEPSS 3.89%
Last modified
CVE-2008-5185 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The highlighting functionality in geshi.php in GeSHi before 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via an XML sequence containing an opening delimiter without a closing delimiter, as demonstrated using "<".. EPSS estimates a 3.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The highlighting functionality in geshi.php in GeSHi before 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via an XML sequence containing an opening delimiter without a closing delimiter, as demonstrated using "<".
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Geshi | Geshi | <= 1.0.7.22 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.0 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.1 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.2 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.2_beta_1 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.3 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.4 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.5 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.6 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.1 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.2 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.3 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.4 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.5 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.6 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.7 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.8 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.9 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.10 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.11 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.12 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.13 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.14 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.15 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.16 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.17 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.18 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.19 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.20 |
| Geshi | Geshi | 1.0.7.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-5185?
The highlighting functionality in geshi.php in GeSHi before 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via an XML sequence containing an opening delimiter without a closing delimiter, as demonstrated using "<".
How severe is CVE-2008-5185?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5185 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5185?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2008-5185?
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