CVE-2008-3907

Name: CVE-2008-3907
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-04T17:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.82%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3907 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The open-in-browser command in newsbeuter before 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a feed URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The open-in-browser command in newsbeuter before 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a feed URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.82%

76.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	<= 1.0
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.1.1
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.2
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.3
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.4
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.5
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.6
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.7
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.8
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.8.1
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.8.2
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.9
Newsbeuter	Newsbeuter	0.9.1

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 4, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3907?

The open-in-browser command in newsbeuter before 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a feed URL.

How severe is CVE-2008-3907?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3907 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3907?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST