How severe is CVE-2008-1902?

CVE-2008-1902 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1902 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1902?

CVE-2008-1902 primarily affects Debian Aptlinex. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1902?

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

When was CVE-2008-1902 published?

CVE-2008-1902 was published on 2008-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1902

CVE-2008-1902 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Aptlinex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Debian Aptlinex
Published: 2008-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The GUI for aptlinex before 0.91 does not sufficiently warn the user of potentially dangerous actions, which allows remote attackers to remove or modify packages via an apt:// URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1902?: The GUI for aptlinex before 0.91 does not sufficiently warn the user of potentially dangerous actions, which allows remote attackers to remove or modify packages via an apt:// URL.
How severe is CVE-2008-1902?: CVE-2008-1902 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1902 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1902?: CVE-2008-1902 primarily affects Debian Aptlinex. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1902?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1902 published?: CVE-2008-1902 was published on 2008-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:aptlinex:0.6-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:aptlinex:0.7-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:aptlinex:0.8-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:aptlinex:0.8-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:aptlinex:0.9-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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