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.
CVE-2008-0926
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 58%
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 99.0%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
March 28, 2008
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (14)
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/29527
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491621/100/0/threaded
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28441
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019691
- cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0988/references
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41426
- cve@mitrehttps://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/876/3866911_f.SAL_Public.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/29527
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491621/100/0/threaded
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28441
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019691
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0988/references
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41426
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/876/3866911_f.SAL_Public.html
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Publicly available exploits
(2 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-31533✓ verifiedFirst seen Mar 25, 2008
Novell eDirectory 8.x - eMBox Utility 'edirutil' Command
Open source ↗ - Metasploitauxiliary/admin/edirectory/edirectory_edirutil✓ verifiedFirst seen Jan 1, 2008
Novell eDirectory eMBox Unauthenticated File Access
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