How severe is CVE-2008-4749?

CVE-2008-4749 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4749 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4749?

CVE-2008-4749 affects Db Soft Lab Vimp X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4749?

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-2008-4749 published?

CVE-2008-4749 was published on 2008-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4749

CVE-2008-4749 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Db Soft Lab Vimp X 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: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Db Soft Lab Vimp X
Published: 2008-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the VImpX.VImpAX ActiveX control (VImpX.ocx) 4.8.8.0 in DB Software Laboratory VImp X, possibly 4.7.7, allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) the LogFile property and ClearLogFile method, and (2) the SaveToFile method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4749?: Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the VImpX.VImpAX ActiveX control (VImpX.ocx) 4.8.8.0 in DB Software Laboratory VImp X, possibly 4.7.7, allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) the LogFile property and ClearLogFile method, and (2) the SaveToFile method.
How severe is CVE-2008-4749?: CVE-2008-4749 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4749 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4749?: CVE-2008-4749 affects Db Soft Lab Vimp X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4749?: 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-2008-4749 published?: CVE-2008-4749 was published on 2008-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:db_soft_lab:vimp_x:4.8.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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