CVE-2011-0650

CVE-2011-0650 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Greenbone Greenbone Security Assistant with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Greenbone Security Assistant (GSA) before 2.0+rc3 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that send email via an OMP request to OpenVAS Manager. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to bypass authentication requirements for exploiting CVE-2011-0018.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0650?
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Greenbone Security Assistant (GSA) before 2.0+rc3 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that send email via an OMP request to OpenVAS Manager. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to bypass authentication requirements for exploiting CVE-2011-0018.
How severe is CVE-2011-0650?
CVE-2011-0650 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0650 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0650?
CVE-2011-0650 affects Greenbone Greenbone Security Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0650?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0650 published?
CVE-2011-0650 was published on 2011-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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