CVE-2008-2929: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the adminutil library in the Directory Server Admini...

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This is an old cross-site scripting issue in Red Hat and Fedora Directory Server administrative web interfaces. An attacker could inject script or HTML through specially escaped input, potentially affecting administrators using those interfaces. The bundle does not provide a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy Red Hat Directory Server or Fedora Directory Server deployments where Administration Express or DSGW remains installed and reachable. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless old directory management components are still operating. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless vulnerable directory administration interfaces are internet-facing or broadly reachable. Prioritize remediation higher for identity infrastructure because administrator browser compromise can support wider operational risk. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant Red Hat RHSA-2008-0601 or RHSA-2008-0596 updates where applicable.; Upgrade Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 deployments to SP7 or later.; Apply the relevant Fedora Directory Server package advisories if using Fedora builds..

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Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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