How severe is CVE-2008-5404?

CVE-2008-5404 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5404 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5404?

CVE-2008-5404 affects Grid2000 Flexcell Grid Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5404?

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-2008-5404 published?

CVE-2008-5404 was published on 2008-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5404

CVE-2008-5404 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Grid2000 Flexcell Grid Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Grid2000 Flexcell Grid Control
Published: 2008-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Insecure method vulnerability in the FlexCell.Grid ActiveX control in FlexCell.ocx 5.7.0.1 in FlexCell Grid ActiveX Component allows remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via the HttpDownloadFile method. NOTE: this could be leveraged for code execution by creating executable files in Startup folders or by accessing files using hcp:// URLs. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5404?: Insecure method vulnerability in the FlexCell.Grid ActiveX control in FlexCell.ocx 5.7.0.1 in FlexCell Grid ActiveX Component allows remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via the HttpDownloadFile method. NOTE: this could be leveraged for code execution by creating executable files in Startup folders or by accessing files using hcp:// URLs. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-5404?: CVE-2008-5404 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5404 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5404?: CVE-2008-5404 affects Grid2000 Flexcell Grid Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5404?: 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-2008-5404 published?: CVE-2008-5404 was published on 2008-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:grid2000:flexcell_grid_control:5.7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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