CVE-2008-4830

Name: CVE-2008-4830
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-04-16T15:12:57.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 27.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4830 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Insecure method vulnerability in the KWEdit ActiveX control in SAP GUI 6.40 Patch 29 (KWEDIT.DLL 6400.1.1.41) and 7.10 Patch 5 (KWEDIT.DLL 7100.1.1.43) allows remote attackers to (1) overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveDocumentAs method or (2) read or execute arbitrary files via the OpenDocument method.. EPSS estimates a 27.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure method vulnerability in the KWEdit ActiveX control in SAP GUI 6.40 Patch 29 (KWEDIT.DLL 6400.1.1.41) and 7.10 Patch 5 (KWEDIT.DLL 7100.1.1.43) allows remote attackers to (1) overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveDocumentAs method or (2) read or execute arbitrary files via the OpenDocument method.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

27.59%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Sap Gui	6.40
Sap	Sap Gui	7.10

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/32869Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-56/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502698/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34524
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022062
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1043Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32869Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-56/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502698/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34524
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022062
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1043Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 16, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4830?

How severe is CVE-2008-4830?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4830 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 27.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4830?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST