CVE-2008-3433
CVE-2008-3433 is a high-severity vulnerability in Speedbit Download Accelerator Plus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Speedbit Download Accelerator Plus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SpeedBit Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) before 8.6.3.9 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3433?
- SpeedBit Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) before 8.6.3.9 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.
- How severe is CVE-2008-3433?
- CVE-2008-3433 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-3433 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-3433?
- CVE-2008-3433 primarily affects Speedbit Download Accelerator Plus. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-3433?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-3433 published?
- CVE-2008-3433 was published on 2008-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-07/0250.html
- http://www.infobyte.com.ar/down/Francisco%20Amato%20-%20evilgrade%20-%20ENG.pdf
- http://www.infobyte.com.ar/down/isr-evilgrade-1.0.0.tar.gz
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:speedbit:download_accelerator_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:speedbit:download_accelerator_plus:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:speedbit:download_accelerator_plus:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:speedbit:download_accelerator_plus:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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