CVE-2008-5696

Name: CVE-2008-5696
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-19T18:30:00.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5696 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.29%

86.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Novell	Netware	<= 6.5	Sp7
Novell	Netware	6.5	—

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5696?

How severe is CVE-2008-5696?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5696 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5696?

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Source: NVD / NIST