CVE-2008-4343 describes a critical vulnerability in the Chilkat XML ChilkatUtil.CkData.1 ActiveX control (ChilkatUtil.dll) version 3.0.3.0 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to create, overwrite, and modify arbitrary files on a system through methods like SaveToFile, SaveToTempFile, or AppendBinary, potentially leading to remote code execution, especially when combined with hcp:// URLs. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (Critical) and a FAUCET Risk Score of 95/100, this vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating its exploitability, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.0.3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:chilkat_software:chilkat_xml_activex_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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