CVE-2008-5184

cups: improper use of the 'guest' username in the web UI, when user not logged on to the server

Published Nov 21, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 10.0 Critical EPSS 3.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-5162 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-707-1 CUPS vulnerabilities
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
canonical
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 10:40 AM
Reserved
Nov 20, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 21, 2008, 2:30 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:59 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Mar 27, 2008, 12:00 AM