How severe is CVE-2008-5089?

CVE-2008-5089 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5089 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5089?

CVE-2008-5089 affects Datadynamics Activereports. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5089?

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-2008-5089 published?

CVE-2008-5089 was published on 2008-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5089

CVE-2008-5089 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Datadynamics Activereports 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% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Datadynamics Activereports
Published: 2008-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the DDActiveReportsViewer2.ARViewer2 ActiveX control (arview2.ocx) in Data Dynamics ActiveReports 2.5.0.1314 allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a call to the (1) Pages.Save, (2) PrintReport, or (3) Canvas.Save method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5089?: Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the DDActiveReportsViewer2.ARViewer2 ActiveX control (arview2.ocx) in Data Dynamics ActiveReports 2.5.0.1314 allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a call to the (1) Pages.Save, (2) PrintReport, or (3) Canvas.Save method.
How severe is CVE-2008-5089?: CVE-2008-5089 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5089 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5089?: CVE-2008-5089 affects Datadynamics Activereports. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5089?: 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-2008-5089 published?: CVE-2008-5089 was published on 2008-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:datadynamics:activereports:2.5.0.1314:-:pro:*:*:*:*:*

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