CVE-2008-5705

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…

published December 22, 2008

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unexpected vulnerability in Verlihub could let remote attackers execute arbitrary commands with just a crafty argument. 😱 Think of this like a poorly written restaurant order form; if the kitchen accepts any instructions without verification, someone could sneak in a recipe for disaster without anyone noticing! This could lead to a scenario where hackers disrupt services or gain unauthorized access—imagine someone tampering with the meal prep before it gets served! While the damage isn't immediately apparent, the risks are still significant and could escalate quickly if left unaddressed.

Put simply

Think of this like a poorly written restaurant order form; if the kitchen accepts any instructions without verification, someone could sneak in a recipe for disaster without anyone noticing! The vulnerability in the cTrigger::DoIt function allows attackers to inject shell metacharacters into user triggers, leading to arbitrary command execution without proper validation.

What to do

This could lead to a scenario where hackers disrupt services or gain unauthorized access—imagine someone tampering with the meal prep before it gets served! While the damage isn't immediately apparent, the risks are still significant and could escalate quickly if left unaddressed. Update Verlihub to the latest version to close this loophole. Ensure that user inputs are properly sanitized before they reach the execution stage, preventing malicious commands from being executed in the first place. You've got this! Patch up and tighten your defenses to keep your server safe and secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05422 · 92.6th percentile
Published
2008-12-22T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 DEC 15:00Z
    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…
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