CVE-2008-4690

Name: CVE-2008-4690
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-22T18:00:01.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.06%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4690 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lynx 2.8.6dev.15 and earlier, when advanced mode is enabled and lynx is configured as a URL handler, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted lynxcgi: URL, a related issue to CVE-2005-2929. NOTE: this might only be a vulnerability in limited deployments that have defined a lynxcgi: handler.. EPSS estimates a 5.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

lynx 2.8.6dev.15 and earlier, when advanced mode is enabled and lynx is configured as a URL handler, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted lynxcgi: URL, a related issue to CVE-2005-2929. NOTE: this might only be a vulnerability in limited deployments that have defined a lynxcgi: handler.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.06%

91.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Lynx	Lynx	<= 2.8.6	Dev15
Lynx	Lynx	2.8.1	Dev.1
Lynx	Lynx	2.8.2	Dev.1
Lynx	Lynx	2.8.3	Dev.1
Lynx	Lynx	2.8.4	Dev1
Lynx	Lynx	2.8.5	Dev.1
Lynx	Lynx	2.8.6	Dev1

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4690?

How severe is CVE-2008-4690?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4690 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4690?

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Source: NVD / NIST