How severe is CVE-2008-4493?

CVE-2008-4493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4493?

CVE-2008-4493 affects Microsoft Digital Image. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4493?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-4493 published?

CVE-2008-4493 was published on 2008-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4493

CVE-2008-4493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Digital Image with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Digital Image
Published: 2008-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft PicturePusher ActiveX control (PipPPush.DLL 7.00.0709), as used in Microsoft Digital Image 2006 Starter Edition, allows remote attackers to force the upload of arbitrary files by using the AddString and Post methods and a modified PostURL to construct an HTTP POST request. NOTE: this issue might only be exploitable in limited environments or non-default browser settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4493?: Microsoft PicturePusher ActiveX control (PipPPush.DLL 7.00.0709), as used in Microsoft Digital Image 2006 Starter Edition, allows remote attackers to force the upload of arbitrary files by using the AddString and Post methods and a modified PostURL to construct an HTTP POST request. NOTE: this issue might only be exploitable in limited environments or non-default browser settings.
How severe is CVE-2008-4493?: CVE-2008-4493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4493?: CVE-2008-4493 affects Microsoft Digital Image. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4493 published?: CVE-2008-4493 was published on 2008-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:digital_image:2006:unknown:starter:*:*:*:*:*

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