How severe is CVE-2008-5984?

CVE-2008-5984 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5984 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5984?

CVE-2008-5984 affects Dia. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5984?

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

When was CVE-2008-5984 published?

CVE-2008-5984 was published on 2009-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5984

CVE-2008-5984 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dia 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dia
Published: 2009-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python plugin in Dia 0.96.1, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5984?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python plugin in Dia 0.96.1, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983).
How severe is CVE-2008-5984?: CVE-2008-5984 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5984 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5984?: CVE-2008-5984 affects Dia. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5984?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5984 published?: CVE-2008-5984 was published on 2009-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dia:dia:0.96.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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