How severe is CVE-2008-0386?

CVE-2008-0386 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0386 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0386?

CVE-2008-0386 affects Gentoo Xdg-utils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0386?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0386 published?

CVE-2008-0386 was published on 2008-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0386

CVE-2008-0386 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Xdg-utils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Gentoo Xdg-utils
Published: 2008-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Xdg-utils 1.0.2 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL argument to (1) xdg-open or (2) xdg-email.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0386?: Xdg-utils 1.0.2 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL argument to (1) xdg-open or (2) xdg-email.
How severe is CVE-2008-0386?: CVE-2008-0386 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0386 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0386?: CVE-2008-0386 affects Gentoo Xdg-utils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0386?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0386 published?: CVE-2008-0386 was published on 2008-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:xdg-utils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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