How severe is CVE-2008-5002?

CVE-2008-5002 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 41% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5002?

CVE-2008-5002 affects Chilkat Software Chilkat Crypt Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5002?

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-2008-5002 published?

CVE-2008-5002 was published on 2008-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5002

CVE-2008-5002 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Chilkat Software Chilkat Crypt Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 41% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 41% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Chilkat Software Chilkat Crypt Activex Control
Published: 2008-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Insecure method vulnerability in the ChilkatCrypt2.ChilkatCrypt2.1 ActiveX control (ChilkatCrypt2.dll 4.3.2.1) in Chilkat Crypt ActiveX Component allows remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via the WriteFile method. NOTE: this could be leveraged for code execution by creating executable files in Startup folders or by accessing files using hcp:// URLs. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5002?: Insecure method vulnerability in the ChilkatCrypt2.ChilkatCrypt2.1 ActiveX control (ChilkatCrypt2.dll 4.3.2.1) in Chilkat Crypt ActiveX Component allows remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via the WriteFile method. NOTE: this could be leveraged for code execution by creating executable files in Startup folders or by accessing files using hcp:// URLs. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-5002?: CVE-2008-5002 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 41% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5002?: CVE-2008-5002 affects Chilkat Software Chilkat Crypt Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5002?: 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-2008-5002 published?: CVE-2008-5002 was published on 2008-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:chilkat_software:chilkat_crypt_activex_control:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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