CVE-2008-5705

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Published Dec 22, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 9.3 Critical EPSS 5.4% KEV · Not listed

Description

The cTrigger::DoIt function in src/ctrigger.cpp in the trigger mechanism in the daemon in Verlihub 0.9.8d-RC2 and earlier, when user triggers are enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an argument.

Analysis

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Affected Products

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Vendor Product Default status Versions

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affected

Version	Status	Constraints
`n/a`	affected	—

Configuration 1 [-]

cpe:2.3:a:verlihub-project:verlihub:0.9.8d:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source	ID	Title
EUVD	EUVD-2008-5676	The cTrigger::DoIt function in src/ctrigger.cpp in the trigger mechanism in the daemon in Verlihub 0.9.8d-RC2 and earlier, when user triggers are enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an argument.

Metrics

No CVSS v4.0

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No CVSS v3.0

Access Vector Network

Access Complexity Medium

Authentication None

Confidentiality Impact Complete

Integrity Impact Complete

Availability Impact Complete

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

Exploit prediction score: 5.4% (5.422% probability within 30 days)

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References

Link	Providers
http://bugs.debian.org/506530
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/17/16
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4800
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32420
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46801
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7183

History

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Subscriptions

Verlihub-project Verlihub

Weaknesses

CWE-20
Improper Input Validation

Sources

CVE record Updated: Aug 7, 2024, 11:04 AM

Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published: Dec 22, 2008, 3:00 PM
Updated: Aug 7, 2024, 11:04 AM
Reserved: Dec 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

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NVD Updated: Jun 16, 2026, 11:00 PM

Status: Modified
Published: Dec 22, 2008, 3:30 PM
Modified: Jun 16, 2026, 11:00 PM

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