How severe is CVE-2008-3929?

CVE-2008-3929 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3929 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3929?

CVE-2008-3929 affects Ampache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3929?

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-2008-3929 published?

CVE-2008-3929 was published on 2008-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3929

CVE-2008-3929 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ampache with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Ampache
Published: 2008-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

gather-messages.sh in Ampache 3.4.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/filelist temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3929?: gather-messages.sh in Ampache 3.4.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/filelist temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2008-3929?: CVE-2008-3929 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3929 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3929?: CVE-2008-3929 affects Ampache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3929?: 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-2008-3929 published?: CVE-2008-3929 was published on 2008-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ampache:ampache:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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