CVE-2008-2830

Name: CVE-2008-2830
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-23T20:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2830 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Open Scripting Architecture in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.4, and some other 10.4 and 10.5 versions, does not properly restrict the loading of scripting addition plugins, which allows local users to gain privileges via scripting addition commands to a privileged application, as originally demonstrated by an osascript tell command to ARDAgent.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Open Scripting Architecture in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.4, and some other 10.4 and 10.5 versions, does not properly restrict the loading of scripting addition plugins, which allows local users to gain privileges via scripting addition commands to a privileged application, as originally demonstrated by an osascript tell command to ARDAgent.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 23, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2830?

How severe is CVE-2008-2830?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2830 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2830?

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Source: NVD / NIST