CVE-2008-0893: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-0893: Red Hat Administration Server, as used by Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 EL4 and EL5, does not properly restr...

Red Hat Administration Server, as used by Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 EL4 and EL5, does not properly restrict access to CGI scripts, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-0893 is an access-control failure in Red Hat Administration Server used with Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 on EL4 and EL5. If exposed, a remote attacker could perform administrative actions through CGI scripts that were not properly restricted. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 deployments on EL4 or EL5 where the Administration Server interface remains reachable over a network. Prioritize if legacy Red Hat Directory Server is still running or externally reachable. If the platform is fully retired, business urgency is low after confirming absence. Mitigation focus: Identify any Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 EL4 or EL5 systems.; Restrict Administration Server access to trusted administrative networks.; Review and apply relevant Red Hat guidance, including RHSA-2008:0201..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 16, 2008, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

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Source materials

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FEDORA-2008-3220CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
rhds-cgiscripts-security-bypass(41843)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
FEDORA-2008-3214CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=437320CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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