How severe is CVE-2008-4699?

CVE-2008-4699 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4699 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4699?

CVE-2008-4699 affects Microsoft Peachtree Accounting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4699?

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-2008-4699 published?

CVE-2008-4699 was published on 2008-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4699

CVE-2008-4699 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Peachtree Accounting with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 27% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 27% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Peachtree Accounting
Published: 2008-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Insecure method vulnerability in the ActiveX control (PAWWeb11.ocx) in Peachtree Accounting 2004 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the ExecutePreferredApplication method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4699?: Insecure method vulnerability in the ActiveX control (PAWWeb11.ocx) in Peachtree Accounting 2004 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the ExecutePreferredApplication method.
How severe is CVE-2008-4699?: CVE-2008-4699 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4699 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4699?: CVE-2008-4699 affects Microsoft Peachtree Accounting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4699?: 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-2008-4699 published?: CVE-2008-4699 was published on 2008-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:peachtree_accounting:2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:*