VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2008-3949
CVSS score7.2 HIGH
EPSS probability0.53%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2008-09-22
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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.
Weakness classification
- CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')