CVE-2008-7022 describes an insecure method vulnerability in the Chilkat Software IMAP ActiveX control (ChilkatMail_v7_9.dll), specifically affecting the ChilkatMail2.ChilkatMailMan2.1 component. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs by leveraging the LoadXmlEmail method. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:chilkatsoft:chilkat_imap_activex_control:7.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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