CVE-2009-4655
HighPublic exploitThe dhost web service in Novell eDirectory 8.8.5 uses a predictable session cookie, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions via a modified cookie.
Published Feb 26, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-4655 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 51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- 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)
51%
Higher than 98.9% 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 dhost web service in Novell eDirectory 8.8.5 uses a predictable session cookie, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions via a modified cookie.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| EdirectoryNovell | 8.8.5 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 26, 2010
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-310
References
- exploitExploitDB-33767
- exploithttp://www.metasploit.com/modules/auxiliary/admin/edirectory/edirectory_dhost_cookie
- exploithttp://www.metasploit.com/redmine/projects/framework/repository/entry/modules/auxiliary/admin/edirectory/edirectory_dhost_cookie.rb
- other60035
- otheredirectory-dhost-session-hijacking(56613)
FAQ
Common Questions.
The dhost web service in Novell eDirectory 8.8.5 uses a predictable session cookie, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions via a modified cookie.
Affected: Edirectory (Novell) versions 8.8.5. 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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