How severe is CVE-2008-0889?

CVE-2008-0889 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-0889 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0889?

CVE-2008-0889 primarily affects Redhat Directory Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0889?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0889 published?

CVE-2008-0889 was published on 2008-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0889

CVE-2008-0889 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Directory Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Redhat Directory Server
Published: 2008-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Red Hat Directory Server 8.0, when running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, uses insecure permissions for the redhat-idm-console script, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0889?: Red Hat Directory Server 8.0, when running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, uses insecure permissions for the redhat-idm-console script, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the script.
How severe is CVE-2008-0889?: CVE-2008-0889 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-0889 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0889?: CVE-2008-0889 primarily affects Redhat Directory Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0889?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0889 published?: CVE-2008-0889 was published on 2008-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:8.0:el4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:8.0:el5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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