CVE-2008-5696

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…

published December 19, 2008

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 No password protection? That's right! The ApacheAdmin console for Novell NetWare 6.5 before Support Pack 8 is wide open for remote attackers to waltz right in. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant with a back door that anyone can walk through without so much as a glance from the staff. Once inside, anyone can change the menu, cook, or even lock the doors behind them! An attacker could effortlessly reconfigure your Apache HTTP Server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leaks, or even a complete takeover of the server. That's like giving a stranger the keys to your house while you're away—it could end disastrously!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a back door that anyone can walk through without so much as a glance from the staff. Once inside, anyone can change the menu, cook, or even lock the doors behind them! This vulnerability occurs because the ApacheAdmin console does not require authentication, allowing remote users to make changes to the server configuration without any barriers. It's a gaping hole just waiting to be exploited!

What to do

An attacker could effortlessly reconfigure your Apache HTTP Server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leaks, or even a complete takeover of the server. That's like giving a stranger the keys to your house while you're away—it could end disastrously! To close this vulnerability, upgrade to Support Pack 8 or later immediately. Additionally, implement strict access controls and ensure that any web administration interfaces are protected with strong passwords. Regularly review your server settings to maintain security! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be back in control in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03295 · 88.4th percentile
Published
2008-12-19T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 DEC 18:00Z
    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…
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