How severe is CVE-2008-3156?

CVE-2008-3156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-3156 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-2008-3156?

CVE-2008-3156 affects Panda Panda Activescan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3156?

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-2008-3156 published?

CVE-2008-3156 was published on 2008-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3156

CVE-2008-3156 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Panda Panda Activescan 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Panda Panda Activescan
Published: 2008-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ActiveScan ActiveX Control (as2guiie.dll) in Panda ActiveScan before 1.02.00 allows remote attackers to download and execute arbitrary cabinet (CAB) files via unspecified URLs passed to the Update method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3156?: The ActiveScan ActiveX Control (as2guiie.dll) in Panda ActiveScan before 1.02.00 allows remote attackers to download and execute arbitrary cabinet (CAB) files via unspecified URLs passed to the Update method.
How severe is CVE-2008-3156?: CVE-2008-3156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3156 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-2008-3156?: CVE-2008-3156 affects Panda Panda Activescan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3156?: 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-2008-3156 published?: CVE-2008-3156 was published on 2008-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:panda:panda_activescan:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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