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7.5

Novell Forum lets remote users run code via crafted URL

CVE-2008-4047 · published 18 years ago
Summary

Versions 7.0 through 8.0 of Novell Forum can be tricked by a specially made web address to run unwanted commands on the server. This means an outside attacker could take control of the forum system and potentially affect other data on the site. Apply the vendor's security update or disable the vulnerable feature until a patch is installed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
novell novell_forum 7.0
7.1
7.2
7.3
8.0
cpe:2.3:a:novell:novell_forum:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in Novell Forum (formerly SiteScape Forum) 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary TCL code via a modified URL. NOTE: this might overlap ...
Unspecified vulnerability in Novell Forum (formerly SiteScape Forum) 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary TCL code via a modified URL. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-6515.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published11 Sep 2008
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-4047 · NVD
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