CVE-2008-4394 json
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Portage before 2.1.4.5 include the current working directory in the Python search path, w…
published 2008-10-10 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4375
- cvss
- 6.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 27%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Portage before 2.1.4.5 include the current working directory in the Python search path, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a modified Python module that is loaded by the (1) ys-apps/portage, (2) net-mail/fetchmail, (3) app-editors/leo ebuilds, and other ebuilds.
Exploit prediction
0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 27% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.9 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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security.gentoo.org
/glsa/glsa-200810-02.xml
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/32228
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31670
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45792
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4394
- NVD CVE-2008-4394
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