CVE-2009-0317

CVE-2009-0317 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Nautilus-python 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 Python language bindings for Nautilus (nautilus-python) 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-2009-0317?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python language bindings for Nautilus (nautilus-python) 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-2009-0317?
CVE-2009-0317 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0317 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0317?
CVE-2009-0317 affects Gnome Nautilus-python. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0317?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0317 published?
CVE-2009-0317 was published on 2009-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)