How severe is CVE-2011-0442?

CVE-2011-0442 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2011-0442 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0442?

CVE-2011-0442 primarily affects Emc Avamar. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0442?

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

When was CVE-2011-0442 published?

CVE-2011-0442 was published on 2011-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0442

CVE-2011-0442 is a low-severity vulnerability in Emc Avamar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Emc Avamar
Published: 2011-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The service utility in EMC Avamar 5.x before 5.0.4 uses cleartext to transmit event details in (1) service requests and (2) e-mail messages, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0442?: The service utility in EMC Avamar 5.x before 5.0.4 uses cleartext to transmit event details in (1) service requests and (2) e-mail messages, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2011-0442?: CVE-2011-0442 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-0442 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0442?: CVE-2011-0442 primarily affects Emc Avamar. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0442?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0442 published?: CVE-2011-0442 was published on 2011-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:5.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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