How severe is CVE-2008-4129?

CVE-2008-4129 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4129 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-2008-4129?

CVE-2008-4129 primarily affects Gallery. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4129?

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

When was CVE-2008-4129 published?

CVE-2008-4129 was published on 2008-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4129

CVE-2008-4129 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gallery with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Gallery
Published: 2008-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Gallery before 1.5.9, and 2.x before 2.2.6, does not properly handle ZIP archives containing symbolic links, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via vectors related to the archive upload (aka zip upload) functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4129?: Gallery before 1.5.9, and 2.x before 2.2.6, does not properly handle ZIP archives containing symbolic links, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via vectors related to the archive upload (aka zip upload) functionality.
How severe is CVE-2008-4129?: CVE-2008-4129 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4129 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-2008-4129?: CVE-2008-4129 primarily affects Gallery. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4129?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4129 published?: CVE-2008-4129 was published on 2008-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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