CVE-2008-1093
CVE-2008-1093 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Acresso Flexnet Connect 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Acresso Flexnet Connect
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Acresso InstallShield Update Agent does not properly verify the authenticity of Rule Scripts obtained from GetRules.asp web pages on FLEXnet Connect servers, which allows remote man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary VBScript code via Trojan horse Rules.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1093?
- Acresso InstallShield Update Agent does not properly verify the authenticity of Rule Scripts obtained from GetRules.asp web pages on FLEXnet Connect servers, which allows remote man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary VBScript code via Trojan horse Rules.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1093?
- CVE-2008-1093 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1093 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1093?
- CVE-2008-1093 primarily affects Acresso Flexnet Connect. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1093?
- 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-2008-1093 published?
- CVE-2008-1093 was published on 2008-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31896
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4268
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/837092
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496389/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31204
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020893
- http://www.simplicity.net/vuln/CVE-2008-1093.txt
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2613
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:acresso:flexnet_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:acresso:intallshield_update_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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