How severe is CVE-2011-0290?

CVE-2011-0290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-0290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0290?

CVE-2011-0290 affects Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0290?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-0290 published?

CVE-2011-0290 was published on 2011-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0290

CVE-2011-0290 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server
Published: 2011-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The BlackBerry Collaboration Service in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 5.0.3 through MR4 for Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino allows remote authenticated users to log into arbitrary user accounts associated with the same organization, and send messages, read messages, read contact lists, or cause a denial of service (login unavailability), via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0290?: The BlackBerry Collaboration Service in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 5.0.3 through MR4 for Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino allows remote authenticated users to log into arbitrary user accounts associated with the same organization, and send messages, read messages, read contact lists, or cause a denial of service (login unavailability), via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-0290?: CVE-2011-0290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0290?: CVE-2011-0290 affects Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0290?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0290 published?: CVE-2011-0290 was published on 2011-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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