How severe is CVE-2008-4583?

CVE-2008-4583 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-4583 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4583?

CVE-2008-4583 affects Chilkat Software Ftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4583?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-4583 published?

CVE-2008-4583 was published on 2008-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4583

CVE-2008-4583 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chilkat Software Ftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Chilkat Software Ftp
Published: 2008-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Insecure method vulnerability in the Chilkat FTP 2.0 ActiveX component (ChilkatCert.dll) allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in the SavePkcs8File method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4583?: Insecure method vulnerability in the Chilkat FTP 2.0 ActiveX component (ChilkatCert.dll) allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in the SavePkcs8File method.
How severe is CVE-2008-4583?: CVE-2008-4583 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-4583 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4583?: CVE-2008-4583 affects Chilkat Software Ftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4583?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-4583 published?: CVE-2008-4583 was published on 2008-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:chilkat_software:ftp:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*