CVE-2008-0221 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the Gateway Weblaunch ActiveX control (weblaunch.ocx 1.0.0.1). This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs by manipulating the second argument of the DoWebLaunch method with a "..\" sequence. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, enabling complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and no authentication required. While not listed in CISA KEV, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gateway:weblaunch:1.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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