How severe is CVE-2008-3879?

CVE-2008-3879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-3879 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3879?

CVE-2008-3879 affects Ultrashareware Ultra Office Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3879?

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-2008-3879 published?

CVE-2008-3879 was published on 2008-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3879

CVE-2008-3879 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ultrashareware Ultra Office Control 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ultrashareware Ultra Office Control
Published: 2008-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Ultra.OfficeControl ActiveX control in OfficeCtrl.ocx 2.0.2008.801 and earlier in Ultra Shareware Ultra Office Control allows remote attackers to force the download of arbitrary files onto a client system via a URL in the first argument to the Open method, in conjunction with a full destination pathname in the first argument (SaveAsDocument argument) to the Save method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3879?: The Ultra.OfficeControl ActiveX control in OfficeCtrl.ocx 2.0.2008.801 and earlier in Ultra Shareware Ultra Office Control allows remote attackers to force the download of arbitrary files onto a client system via a URL in the first argument to the Open method, in conjunction with a full destination pathname in the first argument (SaveAsDocument argument) to the Save method.
How severe is CVE-2008-3879?: CVE-2008-3879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3879 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3879?: CVE-2008-3879 affects Ultrashareware Ultra Office Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3879?: 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-2008-3879 published?: CVE-2008-3879 was published on 2008-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ultrashareware:ultra_office_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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