How severe is CVE-2008-7022?

CVE-2008-7022 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-7022 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7022?

CVE-2008-7022 affects Chilkatsoft Chilkat Imap Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7022?

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-2008-7022 published?

CVE-2008-7022 was published on 2009-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7022

CVE-2008-7022 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Chilkatsoft Chilkat Imap Activex Control 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Chilkatsoft Chilkat Imap Activex Control
Published: 2009-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Insecure method vulnerability in ChilkatMail_v7_9.dll in the Chilkat Software IMAP ActiveX control (ChilkatMail2.ChilkatMailMan2.1) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the LoadXmlEmail method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7022?: Insecure method vulnerability in ChilkatMail_v7_9.dll in the Chilkat Software IMAP ActiveX control (ChilkatMail2.ChilkatMailMan2.1) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the LoadXmlEmail method.
How severe is CVE-2008-7022?: CVE-2008-7022 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-7022 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7022?: CVE-2008-7022 affects Chilkatsoft Chilkat Imap Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7022?: 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-2008-7022 published?: CVE-2008-7022 was published on 2009-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:chilkatsoft:chilkat_imap_activex_control:7.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*