CVE-2008-5920

Name: CVE-2008-5920
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-21T02:30:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.99%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5920 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.99%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tigris	Websvn	1.00
Tigris	Websvn	1.01
Tigris	Websvn	1.02
Tigris	Websvn	1.03
Tigris	Websvn	1.04
Tigris	Websvn	1.10
Tigris	Websvn	1.20
Tigris	Websvn	1.31a
Tigris	Websvn	1.32
Tigris	Websvn	1.33
Tigris	Websvn	1.34
Tigris	Websvn	1.37
Tigris	Websvn	1.38
Tigris	Websvn	1.39
Tigris	Websvn	1.40
Tigris	Websvn	1.51
Tigris	Websvn	1.60
Tigris	Websvn	1.61
Tigris	Websvn	1.62

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5920?

How severe is CVE-2008-5920?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5920 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5920?

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Source: NVD / NIST