CVE-2008-4493

Name: CVE-2008-4493
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-08T22:00:02.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 17.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4493 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft PicturePusher ActiveX control (PipPPush.DLL 7.00.0709), as used in Microsoft Digital Image 2006 Starter Edition, allows remote attackers to force the upload of arbitrary files by using the AddString and Post methods and a modified PostURL to construct an HTTP POST request. NOTE: this issue might only be exploitable in limited environments or non-default browser settings.. EPSS estimates a 17.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft PicturePusher ActiveX control (PipPPush.DLL 7.00.0709), as used in Microsoft Digital Image 2006 Starter Edition, allows remote attackers to force the upload of arbitrary files by using the AddString and Post methods and a modified PostURL to construct an HTTP POST request. NOTE: this issue might only be exploitable in limited environments or non-default browser settings.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

17.59%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Digital Image	2006	Unknown

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4493?

How severe is CVE-2008-4493?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4493 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4493?

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Source: NVD / NIST