How severe is CVE-2008-6442?

CVE-2008-6442 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6442 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6442?

CVE-2008-6442 affects Sina Dloader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6442?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-6442 published?

CVE-2008-6442 was published on 2009-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6442

CVE-2008-6442 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sina Dloader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sina Dloader
Published: 2009-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Insecure method vulnerability in Sina Inc. DLoader Class ActiveX Control allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a URL in the first parameter to the DonwloadAndInstall method. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6442?: Insecure method vulnerability in Sina Inc. DLoader Class ActiveX Control allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a URL in the first parameter to the DonwloadAndInstall method. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-6442?: CVE-2008-6442 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6442 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6442?: CVE-2008-6442 affects Sina Dloader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6442?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6442 published?: CVE-2008-6442 was published on 2009-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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