How severe is CVE-2008-0892?

CVE-2008-0892 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0892 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0892?

CVE-2008-0892 primarily affects Redhat Directory Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0892?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0892 published?

CVE-2008-0892 was published on 2008-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0892

CVE-2008-0892 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Redhat Directory Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Redhat Directory Server
Published: 2008-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The replication monitor CGI script (repl-monitor-cgi.pl) in Red Hat Administration Server, as used by Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 EL4 and EL5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0892?: The replication monitor CGI script (repl-monitor-cgi.pl) in Red Hat Administration Server, as used by Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 EL4 and EL5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2008-0892?: CVE-2008-0892 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0892 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0892?: CVE-2008-0892 primarily affects Redhat Directory Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0892?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0892 published?: CVE-2008-0892 was published on 2008-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:directory_server:8:el4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:directory_server:8:el5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:fedora_directory_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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