How severe is CVE-2008-0993?

CVE-2008-0993 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-0993 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0993?

CVE-2008-0993 affects Apple Podcast Producer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0993?

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

When was CVE-2008-0993 published?

CVE-2008-0993 was published on 2008-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0993

CVE-2008-0993 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Podcast Producer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apple Podcast Producer
Published: 2008-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Podcast Capture in Podcast Producer for Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 invokes a subtask with passwords in command line arguments, which allows local users to read the passwords via process listings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0993?: Podcast Capture in Podcast Producer for Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 invokes a subtask with passwords in command line arguments, which allows local users to read the passwords via process listings.
How severe is CVE-2008-0993?: CVE-2008-0993 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-0993 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0993?: CVE-2008-0993 affects Apple Podcast Producer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0993?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0993 published?: CVE-2008-0993 was published on 2008-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:podcast_producer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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