How severe is CVE-2008-5095?

CVE-2008-5095 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5095 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5095?

CVE-2008-5095 primarily affects Novell Identity Manager Roles Based Provisioning Module. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5095?

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

When was CVE-2008-5095 published?

CVE-2008-5095 was published on 2008-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5095

CVE-2008-5095 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Identity Manager Roles Based Provisioning Module with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Novell Identity Manager Roles Based Provisioning Module
Published: 2008-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Novell User Application 3.0.1, 3.5.0, and 3.5.1; and Identity Manager Roles Based Provisioning Module 3.6.0 and 3.6.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5095?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Novell User Application 3.0.1, 3.5.0, and 3.5.1; and Identity Manager Roles Based Provisioning Module 3.6.0 and 3.6.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-5095?: CVE-2008-5095 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5095 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5095?: CVE-2008-5095 primarily affects Novell Identity Manager Roles Based Provisioning Module. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5095?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5095 published?: CVE-2008-5095 was published on 2008-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:identity_manager_roles_based_provisioning_module:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:identity_manager_roles_based_provisioning_module:3.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:user_application:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:user_application:3.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:user_application:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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