How severe is CVE-2008-4729?

CVE-2008-4729 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4729 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-2008-4729?

CVE-2008-4729 primarily affects Hummingbird Exceed. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4729?

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

When was CVE-2008-4729 published?

CVE-2008-4729 was published on 2008-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4729

CVE-2008-4729 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hummingbird Exceed with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Hummingbird Exceed
Published: 2008-10-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Hummingbird.XWebHostCtrl.1 ActiveX control (hclxweb.dll) in Hummingbird Xweb ActiveX Control 13.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long PlainTextPassword property. NOTE: code execution might not be possible in 13.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4729?: Stack-based buffer overflow in Hummingbird.XWebHostCtrl.1 ActiveX control (hclxweb.dll) in Hummingbird Xweb ActiveX Control 13.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long PlainTextPassword property. NOTE: code execution might not be possible in 13.0.
How severe is CVE-2008-4729?: CVE-2008-4729 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4729 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-2008-4729?: CVE-2008-4729 primarily affects Hummingbird Exceed. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4729?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4729 published?: CVE-2008-4729 was published on 2008-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:hummingbird:exceed:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hummingbird:exceed:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hummingbird:exceed:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hummingbird:exceed:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hummingbird:exceed:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hummingbird:exceed_powersuite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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