# CVE-2008-5184: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-11-21 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/19/3
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/pwning-ubuntu-via-cups/
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L2774
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:028

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