CVE-2008-0235
CVE-2008-0235 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Vfp Ole Server Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Microsoft Vfp Ole Server Activex Control
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Microsoft VFP_OLE_Server ActiveX control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by invoking the foxcommand method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0235?
- The Microsoft VFP_OLE_Server ActiveX control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by invoking the foxcommand method.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0235?
- CVE-2008-0235 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0235 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0235?
- CVE-2008-0235 affects Microsoft Vfp Ole Server Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0235?
- 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-2008-0235 published?
- CVE-2008-0235 was published on 2008-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0801-exploits/msvfpole-exec.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28417
- http://shinnai.altervista.org/exploits/txt/TXT_rNowA1916DKFNUF48NyS.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27199
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39559
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4875
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vfp_ole_server_activex_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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