How severe is CVE-2008-4050?

CVE-2008-4050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4050 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-2008-4050?

CVE-2008-4050 affects Friendly Technologies Friendly Pppoe Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4050?

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-2008-4050 published?

CVE-2008-4050 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4050

CVE-2008-4050 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Friendly Technologies Friendly Pppoe Client 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: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Friendly Technologies Friendly Pppoe Client
Published: 2008-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A certain ActiveX control in fwRemoteCfg.dll 3.3.3.1 in Friendly Technologies FriendlyPPPoE Client 3.0.0.57 allows remote attackers to (1) create and read arbitrary registry values via the RegistryValue method, and (2) read arbitrary files via the GetTextFile method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4050?: A certain ActiveX control in fwRemoteCfg.dll 3.3.3.1 in Friendly Technologies FriendlyPPPoE Client 3.0.0.57 allows remote attackers to (1) create and read arbitrary registry values via the RegistryValue method, and (2) read arbitrary files via the GetTextFile method.
How severe is CVE-2008-4050?: CVE-2008-4050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4050 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-2008-4050?: CVE-2008-4050 affects Friendly Technologies Friendly Pppoe Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4050?: 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-2008-4050 published?: CVE-2008-4050 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:friendly_technologies:friendly_pppoe_client:3.0.0.57:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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