How severe is CVE-2008-3969?

CVE-2008-3969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3969?

CVE-2008-3969 primarily affects Bitlbee. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3969?

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

When was CVE-2008-3969 published?

CVE-2008-3969 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3969

CVE-2008-3969 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bitlbee with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bitlbee
Published: 2008-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in BitlBee before 1.2.3 allow remote attackers to "overwrite" and "hijack" existing accounts via unknown vectors related to "inconsistent handling of the USTATUS_IDENTIFIED state." NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-3920.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3969?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in BitlBee before 1.2.3 allow remote attackers to "overwrite" and "hijack" existing accounts via unknown vectors related to "inconsistent handling of the USTATUS_IDENTIFIED state." NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-3920.
How severe is CVE-2008-3969?: CVE-2008-3969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3969 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3969?: CVE-2008-3969 primarily affects Bitlbee. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3969?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3969 published?: CVE-2008-3969 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:bitlbee:bitlbee:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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