CRITICALPOC
CVE-2008-0434
CWE-189Published: January 23, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Format string vulnerability in the AXIMilter module in AXIGEN Mail Server 5.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the CNHO command.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-0434 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-0434. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
gecad_technologies1 product(s)
axigen mail server
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28562Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28562Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-0434
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-189
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 23, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-189)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-0434 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.