How severe is CVE-2008-4587?

CVE-2008-4587 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4587 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4587?

CVE-2008-4587 affects Acresso Flexnet Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4587?

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-2008-4587 published?

CVE-2008-4587 was published on 2008-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4587

CVE-2008-4587 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Acresso Flexnet Connect with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th 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 MSVNClientDownloadManager61Lib.DownloadManager.1 ActiveX control (ISDM.exe 6.1.100.61372) in Macrovision FLEXnet Connect 6.1 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via the AddFile and RunScheduledJobs methods. NOTE: this could be leveraged for code execution by uploading executable files to Startup folders.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4587?: Insecure method vulnerability in the MSVNClientDownloadManager61Lib.DownloadManager.1 ActiveX control (ISDM.exe 6.1.100.61372) in Macrovision FLEXnet Connect 6.1 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via the AddFile and RunScheduledJobs methods. NOTE: this could be leveraged for code execution by uploading executable files to Startup folders.
How severe is CVE-2008-4587?: CVE-2008-4587 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4587 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4587?: CVE-2008-4587 affects Acresso Flexnet Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4587?: 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-2008-4587 published?: CVE-2008-4587 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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