How severe is CVE-2008-3685?

CVE-2008-3685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-3685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3685?

CVE-2008-3685 affects Emc Documentum Applicationxtender Workflow Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3685?

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-2008-3685 published?

CVE-2008-3685 was published on 2009-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3685

CVE-2008-3685 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Documentum Applicationxtender Workflow Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Emc Documentum Applicationxtender Workflow Manager
Published: 2009-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in aws_tmxn.exe in the Admin Agent service in the server in EMC Documentum ApplicationXtender Workflow, possibly 5.40 SP1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files, and execute arbitrary code, via directory traversal sequences in requests to TCP port 2606.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3685?: Directory traversal vulnerability in aws_tmxn.exe in the Admin Agent service in the server in EMC Documentum ApplicationXtender Workflow, possibly 5.40 SP1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files, and execute arbitrary code, via directory traversal sequences in requests to TCP port 2606.
How severe is CVE-2008-3685?: CVE-2008-3685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3685?: CVE-2008-3685 affects Emc Documentum Applicationxtender Workflow Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3685?: 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-2008-3685 published?: CVE-2008-3685 was published on 2009-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_applicationxtender_workflow_manager:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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