CVE-2008-0221
CVE-2008-0221 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gateway Weblaunch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Gateway Weblaunch
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the WebLaunch.WeblaunchCtl.1 (aka CWebLaunchCtl) ActiveX control in weblaunch.ocx 1.0.0.1 in Gateway Weblaunch allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the second argument to the DoWebLaunch method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0221?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in the WebLaunch.WeblaunchCtl.1 (aka CWebLaunchCtl) ActiveX control in weblaunch.ocx 1.0.0.1 in Gateway Weblaunch allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the second argument to the DoWebLaunch method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0221?
- CVE-2008-0221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0221 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0221?
- CVE-2008-0221 affects Gateway Weblaunch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0221?
- 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-2008-0221 published?
- CVE-2008-0221 was published on 2008-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=119984138526735&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28379
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0077
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4869
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gateway:weblaunch:1.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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