How severe is CVE-2008-5696?

CVE-2008-5696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5696?

CVE-2008-5696 primarily affects Novell Netware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5696?

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-2008-5696 published?

CVE-2008-5696 was published on 2008-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5696

CVE-2008-5696 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Netware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Novell Netware
Published: 2008-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Novell NetWare 6.5 before Support Pack 8, when an OES2 Linux server is installed into the NDS tree, does not require a password for the ApacheAdmin console, which allows remote attackers to reconfigure the Apache HTTP Server via console operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5696?: Novell NetWare 6.5 before Support Pack 8, when an OES2 Linux server is installed into the NDS tree, does not require a password for the ApacheAdmin console, which allows remote attackers to reconfigure the Apache HTTP Server via console operations.
How severe is CVE-2008-5696?: CVE-2008-5696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5696?: CVE-2008-5696 primarily affects Novell Netware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5696?: 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-2008-5696 published?: CVE-2008-5696 was published on 2008-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:*:sp7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp1.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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