CVE-2008-5986

CVE-2008-5986 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Csound 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

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the (1) "VST plugin with Python scripting" and (2) "VST plugin for writing score generators in Python" in Csound 5.08.2, 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-2008-5986?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the (1) "VST plugin with Python scripting" and (2) "VST plugin for writing score generators in Python" in Csound 5.08.2, 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-2008-5986?
CVE-2008-5986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5986 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5986?
CVE-2008-5986 affects Csound. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5986?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5986 published?
CVE-2008-5986 was published on 2009-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)