How severe is CVE-2008-4549?

CVE-2008-4549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-4549 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-2008-4549?

CVE-2008-4549 primarily affects Imageshack Imageshack Toolbar. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4549?

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

When was CVE-2008-4549 published?

CVE-2008-4549 was published on 2008-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4549

CVE-2008-4549 is a low-severity vulnerability in Imageshack Imageshack Toolbar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Imageshack Imageshack Toolbar
Published: 2008-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ImageShack Toolbar ActiveX control (ImageShackToolbar.dll) in ImageShack Toolbar 4.5.7, possibly including 4.5.7.69, allows remote attackers to force the upload of arbitrary image files to the ImageShack site via a file: URI argument to the BuildSlideShow method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4549?: The ImageShack Toolbar ActiveX control (ImageShackToolbar.dll) in ImageShack Toolbar 4.5.7, possibly including 4.5.7.69, allows remote attackers to force the upload of arbitrary image files to the ImageShack site via a file: URI argument to the BuildSlideShow method.
How severe is CVE-2008-4549?: CVE-2008-4549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-4549 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-2008-4549?: CVE-2008-4549 primarily affects Imageshack Imageshack Toolbar. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4549?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4549 published?: CVE-2008-4549 was published on 2008-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:imageshack:imageshack_toolbar:4.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imageshack:imageshack_toolbar:4.5.7.69:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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