CVE-2008-5516

Name: CVE-2008-5516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-20T16:30:00.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5516 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The web interface in git (gitweb) 1.5.x before 1.5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters related to git_search.. EPSS estimates a 4.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The web interface in git (gitweb) 1.5.x before 1.5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters related to git_search.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.35%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Git	Git	0.99.9j
Git	Git	0.99.9k
Git	Git	0.99.9l
Git	Git	0.99.9m
Git	Git	0.99.9n
Git	Git	1.0.0
Git	Git	1.0.0b
Git	Git	1.0.3
Git	Git	1.0.4
Git	Git	1.0.5
Git	Git	1.0.6
Git	Git	1.0.7
Git	Git	1.0.8
Git	Git	1.1.1
Git	Git	1.1.2
Git	Git	1.1.3
Git	Git	1.1.4
Git	Git	1.1.5
Git	Git	1.1.6
Git	Git	1.2.0
Git	Git	1.2.1
Git	Git	1.2.2
Git	Git	1.2.3
Git	Git	1.2.4
Git	Git	1.2.5
Git	Git	1.2.6
Git	Git	1.3.0
Git	Git	1.3.1
Git	Git	1.3.2
Git	Git	1.3.3
Git	Git	1.4.0
Git	Git	1.4.1
Git	Git	1.4.1.1
Git	Git	1.4.2
Git	Git	1.4.2.1
Git	Git	1.4.2.2
Git	Git	1.4.2.3
Git	Git	1.4.2.4
Git	Git	1.4.3
Git	Git	1.4.3.1
Git	Git	1.4.3.2
Git	Git	1.4.3.3
Git	Git	1.4.3.4
Git	Git	1.4.3.5
Git	Git	1.4.4
Git	Git	1.4.4.1
Git	Git	1.4.4.2
Git	Git	1.4.4.3
Git	Git	1.4.4.4
Git	Git	1.5.0

Showing 50 of 100 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5516?

The web interface in git (gitweb) 1.5.x before 1.5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters related to git_search.

How severe is CVE-2008-5516?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5516 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5516?

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-2008-5516?

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Source: NVD / NIST