CVE-2008-5404: Insecure method vulnerability in the FlexCell.Grid ActiveX control in FlexCell.ocx 5.7.0.1 in FlexCell Grid Ac

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5404 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting flexcell grid control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure method vulnerability in the FlexCell.Grid ActiveX control in FlexCell.ocx 5.7.0.1 in FlexCell Grid ActiveX Component allows remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via the HttpDownloadFile method. NOTE: this could be leveraged for code execution by creating executable files in Startup folders or by accessing files using hcp:// URLs. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely fr

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.9% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2008-12-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: grid2000

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-10 06:44 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

grid2000 flexcell grid control DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.7.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.7.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy flexcell-grid-control || rpm -q flexcell-grid-control || flexcell-grid-control --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.7.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison flexcell-grid-control sudo apt install flexcell-grid-control=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.7.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold flexcell-grid-control

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list flexcell-grid-control sudo dnf downgrade flexcell-grid-control-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.7.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add flexcell-grid-control

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-5404?

flexcell grid control: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5404 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5404 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-5404 affect?

CVE-2008-5404 affects flexcell grid control. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Insecure method vulnerability in the FlexCell.Grid ActiveX control in FlexCell.ocx 5.7.0.1 in FlexCell Grid ActiveX Component allows remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via the HttpDownloadFile method. NOTE: this could

How urgent is CVE-2008-5404?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

Related CVEs

CVE-2009-0301 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the FlexCell.Grid ActiveX control (FlexCell.ocx) in FlexCell Grid

References

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