CVE-2008-5093
UnknownEPSS 1.20%
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CVE-2008-5093 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the HTTP Protocol Stack (HTTPSTK) in Novell eDirectory before 8.8 SP3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the HTTP Protocol Stack (HTTPSTK) in Novell eDirectory before 8.8 SP3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novell | Edirectory | All versions | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | <= 8.8 | Sp2 |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.0 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.5.12a | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.5.27 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.6.2 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.7 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.7.1 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.7.3 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.7.3.8 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.7.3.8_presp9 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.7.3.9 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.7.3.10 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.8 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.8.1 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.8.2 | — |
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Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-5093?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the HTTP Protocol Stack (HTTPSTK) in Novell eDirectory before 8.8 SP3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-5093?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5093 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5093?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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