How severe is CVE-2008-3424?

CVE-2008-3424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3424 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3424?

CVE-2008-3424 primarily affects Condor Project Condor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3424?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-3424 published?

CVE-2008-3424 was published on 2008-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3424

CVE-2008-3424 is a high-severity vulnerability in Condor Project Condor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Condor Project Condor
Published: 2008-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Condor before 7.0.4 does not properly handle wildcards in the ALLOW_WRITE, DENY_WRITE, HOSTALLOW_WRITE, or HOSTDENY_WRITE configuration variables in authorization policy lists, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3424?: Condor before 7.0.4 does not properly handle wildcards in the ALLOW_WRITE, DENY_WRITE, HOSTALLOW_WRITE, or HOSTDENY_WRITE configuration variables in authorization policy lists, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2008-3424?: CVE-2008-3424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3424 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3424?: CVE-2008-3424 primarily affects Condor Project Condor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3424?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-3424 published?: CVE-2008-3424 was published on 2008-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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