How severe is CVE-2008-4476?

CVE-2008-4476 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4476 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4476?

CVE-2008-4476 affects Sympa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4476?

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

When was CVE-2008-4476 published?

CVE-2008-4476 was published on 2008-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4476

CVE-2008-4476 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sympa with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Sympa
Published: 2008-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

sympa.pl in sympa 5.3.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/sympa_aliases.$$ temporary file. NOTE: wwsympa.fcgi was also reported, but the issue occurred in a dead function, so it is not a vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4476?: sympa.pl in sympa 5.3.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/sympa_aliases.$$ temporary file. NOTE: wwsympa.fcgi was also reported, but the issue occurred in a dead function, so it is not a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2008-4476?: CVE-2008-4476 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4476 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4476?: CVE-2008-4476 affects Sympa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4476?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4476 published?: CVE-2008-4476 was published on 2008-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sympa:sympa:5.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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