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CVE-2008-3949

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 0.53%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2008-09-22 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2008-3949
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
0.53%

Original NVD Description

emacs/lisp/progmodes/python.el in Emacs 22.1 and 22.2 imports Python script from the current working directory during editing of a Python file, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file.