CVE-2008-4699 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs via an insecure ActiveX method in Peachtree Accounting, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4699?
CVE-2008-4699 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Insecure method vulnerability in the ActiveX control (PAWWeb11.ocx) in Peachtree Accounting 2004 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the ExecutePreferredApplication method.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4699?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Peachtree Accounting.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4699?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4699 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2008-4699 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4699 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-32q7-wm3c-r52g.