CVE-2008-5404
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CVE-2008-5404 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Insecure method vulnerability in the FlexCell.Grid ActiveX control in FlexCell.ocx 5.7.0.1 in FlexCell Grid ActiveX Component allows remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via the HttpDownloadFile method. NOTE: this could be leveraged for code execution by creating executable files in Startup folders or by accessing files using hcp:// URLs. EPSS estimates a 3.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insecure method vulnerability in the FlexCell.Grid ActiveX control in FlexCell.ocx 5.7.0.1 in FlexCell Grid ActiveX Component allows remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via the HttpDownloadFile method. NOTE: this could be leveraged for code execution by creating executable files in Startup folders or by accessing files using hcp:// URLs. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Grid2000 | Flexcell Grid Control | 5.7.0.1 |
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