CVE-2008-4216 json
The plug-in interface in WebKit in Apple Safari before 3.2 does not prevent plug-ins from accessing local URLs, which allows remote attacke…
published 2008-11-17 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4199
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 8.6%
- EPSS 8.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The plug-in interface in WebKit in Apple Safari before 3.2 does not prevent plug-ins from accessing local URLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors that "launch local files."
Exploit prediction
8.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce//2008/Nov/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT3298
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1021227
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/32706
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32291
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4216
- NVD CVE-2008-4216
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