CVE-2008-5749

Name: CVE-2008-5749
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-29T15:24:23.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.73%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5749 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Argument injection vulnerability in Google Chrome 1.0.154.36 on Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the --renderer-path option in a chromehtml: URI. NOTE: a third party disputes this issue, stating that Chrome "will ask for user permission" and "cannot launch the applet even [if] you have given out the permission.. EPSS estimates a 3.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Argument injection vulnerability in Google Chrome 1.0.154.36 on Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the --renderer-path option in a chromehtml: URI. NOTE: a third party disputes this issue, stating that Chrome "will ask for user permission" and "cannot launch the applet even [if] you have given out the permission.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.73%

88.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	1.0.154.36

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5749?

How severe is CVE-2008-5749?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5749 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5749?

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Source: NVD / NIST