CVE-2008-0221

Name: CVE-2008-0221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-01-10T23:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.73%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the WebLaunch.WeblaunchCtl.1 (aka CWebLaunchCtl) ActiveX control in weblaunch.ocx 1.0.0.1 in Gateway Weblaunch allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the second argument to the DoWebLaunch method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 5.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the WebLaunch.WeblaunchCtl.1 (aka CWebLaunchCtl) ActiveX control in weblaunch.ocx 1.0.0.1 in Gateway Weblaunch allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the second argument to the DoWebLaunch method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.73%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gateway	Weblaunch	1.0.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0221?

How severe is CVE-2008-0221?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0221?

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Source: NVD / NIST