CVE-2008-0492 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Persits.XUpload.2 ActiveX control in XUpload.ocx 3.0.0.4 and earlier in Persits XUpload 3.0 allows remot…
published 2008-01-30 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0502
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 29.5%
- EPSS 29.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 3
- Metasploit, Exploit-DB
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Persits.XUpload.2 ActiveX control in XUpload.ocx 3.0.0.4 and earlier in Persits XUpload 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the AddFile method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/windows/browser/hp_loadrunner_addfile)
- Published
Exploit prediction
29.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/windows/browser/hp_loadrunner_addfile Persits XUpload ActiveX AddFile Buffer Overflow metasploit exploit, normal rank, 2008-01-25
- EDB-16576 Persits XUpload - ActiveX AddFile Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) remote, 2010-05-09
- EDB-4987 Persits XUpload 3.0 - 'AddFile()' Remote Buffer Overflow remote, 2008-01-25
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27456 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/4987
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/27456
vdb-entry, exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/28660
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/39967
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/0315
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0492
- NVD CVE-2008-0492
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