MEDIUM
CVE-2008-0386
CWE-20Published: February 4, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Xdg-utils 1.0.2 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL argument to (1) xdg-open or (2) xdg-email.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-0386 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
gentoo1 product(s)
xdg-utils
mandrakesoft1 product(s)
mandrake linux
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (34)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28638Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28728Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29048URL Repurposed
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http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200801-21.xmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:031Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27528Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019284Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-0386
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 4, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-0386 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.