CVE-2008-5184
The web interface (cgi-bin/admin.c) in CUPS before 1.3.8 uses the guest username when a user is...
The web interface (cgi-bin/admin.c) in CUPS before 1.3.8 uses the guest username when a user is not logged on to the web server, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended policy and conduct CSRF attacks via the (1) add and (2) cancel RSS subscription functions.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The web interface (cgi-bin/admin.c) in CUPS before 1.3.8 uses the guest username when a user is not logged on to the web server, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended policy and conduct CSRF attacks via the (1) add and (2) cancel RSS subscription functions.
- Record
CVE-2008-5184- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-255
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
The web interface (cgi-bin/admin.c) in CUPS before 1.3.8 uses the guest username when a user is not logged on to the web server, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended policy and conduct CSRF attacks via the (1) add and (2) cancel RSS subscription functions.
- Record
CVE-2008-5184- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-5162 No score
The web interface (cgi-bin/admin.c) in CUPS before 1.3.8 uses the guest username when a user is not logged on to the web server, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended policy and conduct CSRF attacks via the (1) add and (2) cancel RSS subscription functions.
- Record
EUVD-2008-5162- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-xmmc-fgrf-gp3v No score
The web interface (cgi-bin/admin.c) in CUPS before 1.3.8 uses the guest username when a user is...
The web interface (cgi-bin/admin.c) in CUPS before 1.3.8 uses the guest username when a user is not logged on to the web server, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended policy and conduct CSRF attacks via the (1) add and (2) cancel RSS subscription functions.
- Record
GHSA-xmmc-fgrf-gp3v- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV No score
The web interface (cgi-bin/admin.c) in CUPS before 1.3.8 uses the guest username when a user is not logged on to the web server, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended policy and conduct CSRF attacks via the (1) add and (2) cancel RSS subscription functions.
- Record
CVE-2008-5184- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2008-5184 No score
The web interface (cgi-bin/admin.c) in CUPS before 1.3.8 uses the guest username when a user is not logged on to the web server, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended policy and conduct CSRF attacks via the (1) add and (2) cancel RSS subscription functions.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2008-5184- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2008-5184 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Apple Cups, published November 21, 2008. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 3.67%, the 89th percentile. Fixed in cups 1.3.8-1.
References
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/19/3
gnucitizen.org/blog/pwning-ubuntu-via-cups
cups.org/str.php?L2774
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:028
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5184
github.com/advisories/GHSA-xmmc-fgrf-gp3v
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2008-5184