How severe is CVE-2008-3949?

CVE-2008-3949 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3949?

CVE-2008-3949 affects Suse Suse Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3949?

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-2008-3949 published?

CVE-2008-3949 was published on 2008-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3949

CVE-2008-3949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Suse Suse Linux
Published: 2008-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

emacs/lisp/progmodes/python.el in Emacs 22.1 and 22.2 imports Python script from the current working directory during editing of a Python file, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3949?: emacs/lisp/progmodes/python.el in Emacs 22.1 and 22.2 imports Python script from the current working directory during editing of a Python file, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file.
How severe is CVE-2008-3949?: CVE-2008-3949 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3949?: CVE-2008-3949 affects Suse Suse Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3949?: 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-2008-3949 published?: CVE-2008-3949 was published on 2008-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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