CVE-2008-1770
CVE-2008-1770 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Akamai Download Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Akamai Download Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
CRLF injection vulnerability in Akamai Download Manager ActiveX control before 2.2.3.6 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via a URL parameter containing an encoded LF followed by a malicious target line.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1770?
- CRLF injection vulnerability in Akamai Download Manager ActiveX control before 2.2.3.6 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via a URL parameter containing an encoded LF followed by a malicious target line.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1770?
- CVE-2008-1770 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1770 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1770?
- CVE-2008-1770 primarily affects Akamai Download Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1770?
- 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-2008-1770 published?
- CVE-2008-1770 was published on 2008-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-June/062672.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30537
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493077/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493142/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020194
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1746/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42879
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5741
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:akamai:download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:akamai:download_manager:2.0.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:akamai:download_manager:2.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:akamai:download_manager:2.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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