How severe is CVE-2008-5920?

CVE-2008-5920 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5920 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5920?

CVE-2008-5920 primarily affects Tigris Websvn. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5920?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-5920 published?

CVE-2008-5920 was published on 2009-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5920

CVE-2008-5920 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tigris Websvn with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Tigris Websvn
Published: 2009-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5920?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-5920?: CVE-2008-5920 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5920 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5920?: CVE-2008-5920 primarily affects Tigris Websvn. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5920?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-5920 published?: CVE-2008-5920 was published on 2009-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.31a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tigris:websvn:1.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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