CVE-2008-4830: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4830: Insecure method vulnerability in the KWEdit ActiveX control in SAP GUI 6.40 Patch 29 (KWEDIT.DLL 6400.1.1.4...

Insecure method vulnerability in the KWEdit ActiveX control in SAP GUI 6.40 Patch 29 (KWEDIT.DLL 6400.1.1.41) and 7.10 Patch 5 (KWEDIT.DLL 7100.1.1.43) allows remote attackers to (1) overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveDocumentAs method or (2) read or execute arbitrary files via the OpenDocument method.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old SAP GUI client-side ActiveX flaw. Affected KWEdit controls can let remote attackers overwrite files or read/execute files through exposed methods. Business urgency depends on whether legacy SAP GUI 6.40 Patch 29 or 7.10 Patch 5 remains installed on Windows endpoints. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints with the named legacy SAP GUI versions and the KWEdit ActiveX control available to browser-hosted content. The bundle does not identify server-side SAP exposure or broader affected versions. Treat as high priority only if legacy SAP GUI clients remain in use. The impact is serious on affected endpoints, but the available evidence is old and does not show active exploitation or server-side exposure. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows endpoints for SAP GUI 6.40 Patch 29 and 7.10 Patch 5.; Check installed KWEDIT.DLL versions for 6400.1.1.41 and 7100.1.1.43.; Review SAP or vendor guidance for fixed SAP GUI patches or control hardening..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 16, 2009, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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