CVE-2008-0244
CriticalPublic exploitSAP MaxDB 7.6.03 build 007 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via "&&" and other shell metacharacters in exec_sdbinfo and other unspecified commands, which are executed when MaxDB invokes cons.exe.
Published Jan 12, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-0244 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Maxdb (Sap).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Maxdb 7.6.3_build_007.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
80%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
SAP MaxDB 7.6.03 build 007 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via "&&" and other shell metacharacters in exec_sdbinfo and other unspecified commands, which are executed when MaxDB invokes cons.exe.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MaxdbSap | See advisory | 7.6.3_build_007 |
Patched Releases
Maxdb
7.6.3_build_007
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 12, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
- advisory28409
- exploithttp://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/sapone-adv.txt
- exploit27206
- other3536
- othermaxdb-system-command-execution(39573)
FAQ
Common Questions.
SAP MaxDB 7.6.03 build 007 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via "&&" and other shell metacharacters in exec_sdbinfo and other unspecified commands, which are executed when MaxDB invokes cons.exe.
Affected: Maxdb (Sap). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Maxdb 7.6.3_build_007.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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