How severe is CVE-2008-0926?

CVE-2008-0926 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-0926 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 58% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0926?

CVE-2008-0926 primarily affects Novell Edirectory. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0926?

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

When was CVE-2008-0926 published?

CVE-2008-0926 was published on 2008-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0926

CVE-2008-0926 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Edirectory with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 58% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 58% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Novell Edirectory
Published: 2008-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The SOAP interface to the eMBox module in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.9 and earlier, and 8.8.x before 8.8.2, relies on client-side authentication, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via requests for /SOAP URIs, and cause a denial of service (daemon shutdown) or read arbitrary files. NOTE: it was later reported that 8.7.3.10 (aka 8.7.3 SP10) is also affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0926?: The SOAP interface to the eMBox module in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.9 and earlier, and 8.8.x before 8.8.2, relies on client-side authentication, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via requests for /SOAP URIs, and cause a denial of service (daemon shutdown) or read arbitrary files. NOTE: it was later reported that 8.7.3.10 (aka 8.7.3 SP10) is also affected.
How severe is CVE-2008-0926?: CVE-2008-0926 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0926 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 58% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0926?: CVE-2008-0926 primarily affects Novell Edirectory. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0926?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0926 published?: CVE-2008-0926 was published on 2008-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.5.12a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.5.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3.8_presp9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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