How severe is CVE-2008-3907?

CVE-2008-3907 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3907 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3907?

CVE-2008-3907 primarily affects Newsbeuter. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3907?

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

When was CVE-2008-3907 published?

CVE-2008-3907 was published on 2008-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3907

CVE-2008-3907 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Newsbeuter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Newsbeuter
Published: 2008-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The open-in-browser command in newsbeuter before 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a feed URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3907?: The open-in-browser command in newsbeuter before 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a feed URL.
How severe is CVE-2008-3907?: CVE-2008-3907 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3907 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3907?: CVE-2008-3907 primarily affects Newsbeuter. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3907?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3907 published?: CVE-2008-3907 was published on 2008-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:newsbeuter:newsbeuter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:newsbeuter:newsbeuter:0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:newsbeuter:newsbeuter:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:newsbeuter:newsbeuter:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:newsbeuter:newsbeuter:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:newsbeuter:newsbeuter:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:newsbeuter:newsbeuter:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:newsbeuter:newsbeuter:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:newsbeuter:newsbeuter:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:newsbeuter:newsbeuter:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:newsbeuter:newsbeuter:0.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:newsbeuter:newsbeuter:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:newsbeuter:newsbeuter:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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