CVE-2011-0214

CVE-2011-0214 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Cfnetwork with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-310.

Key facts

Description

CFNetwork in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 on Windows does not properly handle an untrusted attribute of a system root certificate, which allows remote web servers to bypass intended SSL restrictions via a certificate signed by a blacklisted certification authority.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0214?
CFNetwork in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 on Windows does not properly handle an untrusted attribute of a system root certificate, which allows remote web servers to bypass intended SSL restrictions via a certificate signed by a blacklisted certification authority.
How severe is CVE-2011-0214?
CVE-2011-0214 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0214 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0214?
CVE-2011-0214 primarily affects Apple Cfnetwork. In total, 67 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0214?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0214 published?
CVE-2011-0214 was published on 2011-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (67)

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