CVE-2008-2230

CVE-2008-2230 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Reportbug-ng Reportbug with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-94.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in (1) reportbug 3.8 and 3.31, and (2) reportbug-ng before 0.2008.06.04, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious module file in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2230?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in (1) reportbug 3.8 and 3.31, and (2) reportbug-ng before 0.2008.06.04, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious module file in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2008-2230?
CVE-2008-2230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2230 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2230?
CVE-2008-2230 primarily affects Reportbug-ng Reportbug. In total, 41 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2230?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2230 published?
CVE-2008-2230 was published on 2008-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (41)

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