CVE-2011-0018
CVE-2011-0018 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Openvas Openvas Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Openvas Openvas Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The email function in manage_sql.c in OpenVAS Manager 1.0.x through 1.0.3 and 2.0.x through 2.0rc2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) To or (2) From e-mail address in an OMP request to the Greenbone Security Assistant (GSA).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-0018?
- The email function in manage_sql.c in OpenVAS Manager 1.0.x through 1.0.3 and 2.0.x through 2.0rc2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) To or (2) From e-mail address in an OMP request to the Greenbone Security Assistant (GSA).
- How severe is CVE-2011-0018?
- CVE-2011-0018 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2011-0018 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-0018?
- CVE-2011-0018 primarily affects Openvas Openvas Manager. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-0018?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2011-0018 published?
- CVE-2011-0018 was published on 2011-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/70639
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43037
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16086
- http://www.openvas.org/OVSA20110118.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/515971/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45987
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0208
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65011
Affected products (17)
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:1.0.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:1.0.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:1.0.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:1.0.0:beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:1.0.0:beta5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:1.0.0:beta6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:1.0.0:beta7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:1.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:2.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:2.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:2.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:2.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:2.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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