Insecure method vulnerability in the MSVNClientDownloadManager61Lib.DownloadManager.1 ActiveX control (ISDM.exe 6.1.100.61372) in Macrovision FLEXnet Connect 6.1 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via the AddFile and RunScheduledJobs methods. NOTE: this could be leveraged for code execution by uploading executable files to Startup folders.
CVE-2008-4587
NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 11%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 95.2%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
October 15, 2008
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (12)
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/28496
- cve@mitrehttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/4428
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27279
- cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0145
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39653
- cve@mitrehttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4909
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/28496
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4428
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27279
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0145
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39653
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4909
Publicly available exploits
(1 reference)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-4909✓ verifiedFirst seen Jan 14, 2008
Macrovision FlexNet DownloadManager - Insecure Methods
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2008-4587?
CVE-2008-4587 is a none vulnerability published on October 15, 2008. Insecure method vulnerability in the MSVNClientDownloadManager61Lib.DownloadManager.1 ActiveX control (ISDM.exe 6.1.100.61372) in Macrovision FLEXnet Connect 6.1 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via the AddFile and RunScheduledJobs methods. NOTE: this…
When was CVE-2008-4587 disclosed?
CVE-2008-4587 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 15, 2008, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2008-4587 actively exploited?
CVE-2008-4587 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2008-4587?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2008-4587, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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