How severe is CVE-2008-4437?

CVE-2008-4437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-4437 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4437?

CVE-2008-4437 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4437?

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-2008-4437 published?

CVE-2008-4437 was published on 2008-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4437

CVE-2008-4437 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Bugzilla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Mozilla Bugzilla
Published: 2008-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in importxml.pl in Bugzilla before 2.22.5, and 3.x before 3.0.5, when --attach_path is enabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML file with a .. (dot dot) in the data element.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4437?: Directory traversal vulnerability in importxml.pl in Bugzilla before 2.22.5, and 3.x before 3.0.5, when --attach_path is enabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML file with a .. (dot dot) in the data element.
How severe is CVE-2008-4437?: CVE-2008-4437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-4437 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4437?: CVE-2008-4437 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4437?: 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-2008-4437 published?: CVE-2008-4437 was published on 2008-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.22.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.22.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.22.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.22.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.23.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.23.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.23.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.23.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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