How severe is CVE-2008-4586?

CVE-2008-4586 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4586 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4586?

CVE-2008-4586 affects Acresso Flexnet Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4586?

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-2008-4586 published?

CVE-2008-4586 was published on 2008-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4586

CVE-2008-4586 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Acresso Flexnet Connect 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Acresso Flexnet Connect
Published: 2008-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Insecure method vulnerability in the MVSNCLientWebAgent61.WebAgent.1 ActiveX control (isusweb.dll 6.1.100.61372) in Macrovision FLEXnet Connect 6.1 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via the DownloadAndExecute method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4586?: Insecure method vulnerability in the MVSNCLientWebAgent61.WebAgent.1 ActiveX control (isusweb.dll 6.1.100.61372) in Macrovision FLEXnet Connect 6.1 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via the DownloadAndExecute method.
How severe is CVE-2008-4586?: CVE-2008-4586 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4586 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4586?: CVE-2008-4586 affects Acresso Flexnet Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4586?: 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-2008-4586 published?: CVE-2008-4586 was published on 2008-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acresso:flexnet_connect:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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