CVE-2008-5002 in the critical feed json
Insecure method vulnerability in the ChilkatCrypt2.ChilkatCrypt2.1 ActiveX control (ChilkatCrypt2.dll 4.3.2.1) in Chilkat Crypt ActiveX Com…
published 2008-11-10 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4981
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 40.7%
- EPSS 40.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 3
- Metasploit, Exploit-DB
Summary
Insecure method vulnerability in the ChilkatCrypt2.ChilkatCrypt2.1 ActiveX control (ChilkatCrypt2.dll 4.3.2.1) in Chilkat Crypt ActiveX Component allows remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via the WriteFile method. NOTE: this could be leveraged for code execution by creating executable files in Startup folders or by accessing files using hcp:// URLs. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/windows/browser/chilkat_crypt_writefile)
- Published
Exploit prediction
40.66% 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/chilkat_crypt_writefile Chilkat Crypt ActiveX WriteFile Unsafe Method metasploit exploit, excellent rank, 2008-11-03
- EDB-16518 Chilkat Crypt - ActiveX WriteFile Unsafe Method (Metasploit) remote, 2010-09-20
- EDB-6963 Chilkat Crypt - ActiveX Arbitrary File Creation/Execution remote, 2008-11-03
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/6963
exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/32513
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4571
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/46315
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2998
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32073
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5002
- NVD CVE-2008-5002
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