How severe is CVE-2011-0718?

CVE-2011-0718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-0718 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0718?

CVE-2011-0718 affects Redhat Network Satellite Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0718?

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

When was CVE-2011-0718 published?

CVE-2011-0718 was published on 2011-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0718

CVE-2011-0718 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Network Satellite Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Redhat Network Satellite Server
Published: 2011-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Red Hat Network (RHN) Satellite Server 5.4 does not use a time delay after a failed login attempt, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force password guessing attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0718?: Red Hat Network (RHN) Satellite Server 5.4 does not use a time delay after a failed login attempt, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force password guessing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2011-0718?: CVE-2011-0718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0718 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0718?: CVE-2011-0718 affects Redhat Network Satellite Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0718?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0718 published?: CVE-2011-0718 was published on 2011-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:network_satellite_server:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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