How severe is CVE-2008-3488?

CVE-2008-3488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3488?

CVE-2008-3488 primarily affects Novell Imanager. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3488?

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-2008-3488 published?

CVE-2008-3488 was published on 2008-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3488

CVE-2008-3488 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Imanager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Novell Imanager
Published: 2008-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Novell iManager before 2.7 SP1 (2.7.1) allows remote attackers to delete Plug-in Studio created Property Book Pages via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3488?: Unspecified vulnerability in Novell iManager before 2.7 SP1 (2.7.1) allows remote attackers to delete Plug-in Studio created Property Book Pages via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-3488?: CVE-2008-3488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3488?: CVE-2008-3488 primarily affects Novell Imanager. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3488?: 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-2008-3488 published?: CVE-2008-3488 was published on 2008-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.5:ir3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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