How severe is CVE-2008-2390?

CVE-2008-2390 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2390 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2390?

CVE-2008-2390 affects Hp Software Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2390?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-2390 published?

CVE-2008-2390 was published on 2008-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2390

CVE-2008-2390 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Software Update 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Hp Software Update
Published: 2008-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Hpufunction.dll 4.0.0.1 in HP Software Update exposes the unsafe (1) ExecuteAsync and (2) Execute methods, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an absolute pathname in the first argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2390?: Hpufunction.dll 4.0.0.1 in HP Software Update exposes the unsafe (1) ExecuteAsync and (2) Execute methods, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an absolute pathname in the first argument.
How severe is CVE-2008-2390?: CVE-2008-2390 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2390 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2390?: CVE-2008-2390 affects Hp Software Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2390?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2390 published?: CVE-2008-2390 was published on 2008-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:software_update:4.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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