How severe is CVE-2008-2266?

CVE-2008-2266 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2266 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2266?

CVE-2008-2266 primarily affects Nzbget. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2266?

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

When was CVE-2008-2266 published?

CVE-2008-2266 was published on 2008-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2266

CVE-2008-2266 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nzbget with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Nzbget
Published: 2008-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

uulib/uunconc.c in UUDeview 0.5.20, as used in nzbget before 0.3.0 and possibly other products, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary filename generated by the tempnam function. NOTE: this may be a CVE-2004-2265 regression.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2266?: uulib/uunconc.c in UUDeview 0.5.20, as used in nzbget before 0.3.0 and possibly other products, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary filename generated by the tempnam function. NOTE: this may be a CVE-2004-2265 regression.
How severe is CVE-2008-2266?: CVE-2008-2266 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2266 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2266?: CVE-2008-2266 primarily affects Nzbget. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2266?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2266 published?: CVE-2008-2266 was published on 2008-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:nzbget:nzbget:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nzbget:nzbget:0.1.0a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nzbget:nzbget:0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nzbget:nzbget:0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nzbget:nzbget:0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nzbget:nzbget:0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:uudeview:uudeview:0.5.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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