CVE-2008-4346
CVE-2008-4346 is a high-severity vulnerability in Talkback with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Talkback
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in TalkBack 2.3.6 and 2.3.6.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter to comments.php, a different vector than CVE-2008-3371.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4346?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in TalkBack 2.3.6 and 2.3.6.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter to comments.php, a different vector than CVE-2008-3371.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4346?
- CVE-2008-4346 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4346 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4346?
- CVE-2008-4346 primarily affects Talkback. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4346?
- 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-2008-4346 published?
- CVE-2008-4346 was published on 2008-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31879
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4267
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31164
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2565
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45102
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6451
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:talkback:talkback:2.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:talkback:talkback:2.3.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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