CVE-2008-3329: Unspecified vulnerability in Links before 2.1, when "only proxies" is enabled, has unknown impact and attack v

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-3329?

links: upgrade to newer than 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-3329 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3329 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-3329 affect?

CVE-2008-3329 affects links. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Unspecified vulnerability in Links before 2.1, when "only proxies" is enabled, has unknown impact and attack vectors related to providing "URLs to external programs."

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-3329?

Priority 50/100. Critical severity

This month

HIGH 9.3UPGRADE

CVE-2008-3329 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting links. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in Links before 2.1, when "only proxies" is enabled, has unknown impact and attack vectors related to providing "URLs to external programs."

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2008-07-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: twibright

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-07-27 22:41 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

twibright links UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1 · 0.80 · 0.81 pre1 · 0.81 pre2 · 0.81 pre3 · 0.90 · 0.90 pre1 · 0.90 pre2

Fixed in: newer than 2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy links || rpm -q links || links --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade links

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade links

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-3329?

links: upgrade to newer than 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-3329 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3329 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-3329 affect?

CVE-2008-3329 affects links. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Unspecified vulnerability in Links before 2.1, when "only proxies" is enabled, has unknown impact and attack vectors related to providing "URLs to external programs."

How urgent is CVE-2008-3329?

Priority 50/100. Critical severity

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