CVE-2008-0926
HighPublic exploitThe 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…
Published Mar 28, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-0926 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Edirectory (Novell).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Edirectory 8.7.3.10.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
58%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Affected Products
13 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| EdirectoryNovell | 8.5, 8.5.12a, 8.5.27, 8.6.2, 8.7, 8.7.1, 8.7.1-sp1, 8.7.3 | 8.7.3.10 |
Patched Releases
Edirectory
8.7.3.10
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 28, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- advisory29527
- advisoryADV-2008-0988
- exploitExploitDB-31533
- othernovell-edirectory-embox-unspecified(41426)
- otherhttps://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/876/3866911_f.SAL_Public.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Edirectory (Novell) versions 8.5, 8.5.12a, 8.5.27, 8.6.2, 8.7, 8.7.1, 8.7.1-sp1, 8.7.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Edirectory 8.7.3.10.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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