CVE-2008-6638: Insecure method vulnerability in the Versalsoft HTTP Image Uploader ActiveX control (UUploaderSvrD.dll 6.0.0.3

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6638 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting http file upload activex control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure method vulnerability in the Versalsoft HTTP Image Uploader ActiveX control (UUploaderSvrD.dll 6.0.0.35) allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via the RemoveFileOrDir method.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-16
Published	2009-04-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: versalsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-07 14:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

versalsoft http file upload activex control DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0.0.35

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0.35

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy http-file-upload-activex-control || rpm -q http-file-upload-activex-control || http-file-upload-activex-control --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.0.35 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison http-file-upload-activex-control sudo apt install http-file-upload-activex-control=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0.35> sudo apt-mark hold http-file-upload-activex-control

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

dnf --showduplicates list http-file-upload-activex-control sudo dnf downgrade http-file-upload-activex-control-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0.35> sudo dnf versionlock add http-file-upload-activex-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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-6638?

http file upload activex control: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6638 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6638 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-2008-6638 affect?

CVE-2008-6638 affects http file upload activex control. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Insecure method vulnerability in the Versalsoft HTTP Image Uploader ActiveX control (UUploaderSvrD.dll 6.0.0.35) allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via the RemoveFileOrDir method.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6638?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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