CVE-2008-7022: Insecure method vulnerability in ChilkatMail_v7_9.dll in the Chilkat Software IMAP ActiveX control (ChilkatMai

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7022 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting chilkat imap activex control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure method vulnerability in ChilkatMail_v7_9.dll in the Chilkat Software IMAP ActiveX control (ChilkatMail2.ChilkatMailMan2.1) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the LoadXmlEmail method.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.8% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2009-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: chilkatsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-21 14:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

chilkatsoft chilkat imap activex control DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy chilkat-imap-activex-control || rpm -q chilkat-imap-activex-control || chilkat-imap-activex-control --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison chilkat-imap-activex-control sudo apt install chilkat-imap-activex-control=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9> sudo apt-mark hold chilkat-imap-activex-control

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

dnf --showduplicates list chilkat-imap-activex-control sudo dnf downgrade chilkat-imap-activex-control-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9> sudo dnf versionlock add chilkat-imap-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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Chilkat IMAP ActiveX 7.9 - File Execution / Denial of Service

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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-2008-7022?

chilkat imap activex control: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-7022 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7022 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-2008-7022 affect?

CVE-2008-7022 affects chilkat imap activex control. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Insecure method vulnerability in ChilkatMail_v7_9.dll in the Chilkat Software IMAP ActiveX control (ChilkatMail2.ChilkatMailMan2.1) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the LoadXmlEmail method.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7022?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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