CVE-2008-1116

CVE-2008-1116 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rising Antivirus International Rising Web Scan Object with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Insecure method vulnerability in the Web Scan Object ActiveX control (OL2005.dll) in Rising Antivirus Online Scanner allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary code by setting the BaseURL property and invoking the UpdateEngine method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1116?
Insecure method vulnerability in the Web Scan Object ActiveX control (OL2005.dll) in Rising Antivirus Online Scanner allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary code by setting the BaseURL property and invoking the UpdateEngine method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-1116?
CVE-2008-1116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1116 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1116?
CVE-2008-1116 affects Rising Antivirus International Rising Web Scan Object. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1116?
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-2008-1116 published?
CVE-2008-1116 was published on 2008-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)