How severe is CVE-2008-5839?

CVE-2008-5839 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5839 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5839?

CVE-2008-5839 affects Foxmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5839?

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-2008-5839 published?

CVE-2008-5839 was published on 2009-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5839

CVE-2008-5839 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Foxmail 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Foxmail
Published: 2009-01-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Foxmail 6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long mailto URI in the HREF attribute of an A element.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5839?: Buffer overflow in Foxmail 6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long mailto URI in the HREF attribute of an A element.
How severe is CVE-2008-5839?: CVE-2008-5839 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5839 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5839?: CVE-2008-5839 affects Foxmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5839?: 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-2008-5839 published?: CVE-2008-5839 was published on 2009-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:foxmail:foxmail:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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