CVE-2008-0492
CVE-2008-0492 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Persits Xupload with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Persits Xupload
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Persits.XUpload.2 ActiveX control in XUpload.ocx 3.0.0.4 and earlier in Persits XUpload 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the AddFile method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0492?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the Persits.XUpload.2 ActiveX control in XUpload.ocx 3.0.0.4 and earlier in Persits XUpload 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the AddFile method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0492?
- CVE-2008-0492 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0492 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0492?
- CVE-2008-0492 affects Persits Xupload. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0492?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-0492 published?
- CVE-2008-0492 was published on 2008-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28660
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27456
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0315
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39967
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4987
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:persits:xupload:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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