How severe is CVE-2008-0082?

CVE-2008-0082 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0082 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 34% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0082?

CVE-2008-0082 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Messenger. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0082?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0082 published?

CVE-2008-0082 was published on 2008-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0082

CVE-2008-0082 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 34% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 34% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Messenger
Published: 2008-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An ActiveX control (Messenger.UIAutomation.1) in Windows Messenger 4.7 and 5.1 is marked as safe-for-scripting, which allows remote attackers to control the Messenger application, and "change state," obtain contact information, and establish audio or video connections without notification via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0082?: An ActiveX control (Messenger.UIAutomation.1) in Windows Messenger 4.7 and 5.1 is marked as safe-for-scripting, which allows remote attackers to control the Messenger application, and "change state," obtain contact information, and establish audio or video connections without notification via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-0082?: CVE-2008-0082 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0082 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 34% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0082?: CVE-2008-0082 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Messenger. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0082?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0082 published?: CVE-2008-0082 was published on 2008-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_messenger:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_messenger:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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