CVE-2008-1885
CVE-2008-1885 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cdnetworks Download Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Cdnetworks Download Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the NeffyLauncher 1.0.5 ActiveX control (NeffyLauncher.dll) in CDNetworks Nefficient Download allows remote attackers to download arbitrary code onto a client system via a .. (dot dot) in the SkinPath parameter and a .zip URL in the HttpSkin parameter. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1885?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in the NeffyLauncher 1.0.5 ActiveX control (NeffyLauncher.dll) in CDNetworks Nefficient Download allows remote attackers to download arbitrary code onto a client system via a .. (dot dot) in the SkinPath parameter and a .zip URL in the HttpSkin parameter. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1885?
- CVE-2008-1885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1885 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1885?
- CVE-2008-1885 affects Cdnetworks Download Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1885?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-1885 published?
- CVE-2008-1885 was published on 2008-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2008/Apr/0065.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29692
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28666
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1186
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41743
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5397
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cdnetworks:download_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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