CVE-2008-6063
CVE-2008-6063 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Word with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Microsoft Word
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Word 2007, when the "Save as PDF" add-on is enabled, places an absolute pathname in the Subject field during an "Email as PDF" operation, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as the sender's account name and a Temporary Internet Files subdirectory name.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-6063?
- Microsoft Word 2007, when the "Save as PDF" add-on is enabled, places an absolute pathname in the Subject field during an "Email as PDF" operation, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as the sender's account name and a Temporary Internet Files subdirectory name.
- How severe is CVE-2008-6063?
- CVE-2008-6063 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-6063 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-6063?
- CVE-2008-6063 affects Microsoft Word. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-6063?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-6063 published?
- CVE-2008-6063 was published on 2009-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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