How severe is CVE-2011-0756?

CVE-2011-0756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-0756 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-2011-0756?

CVE-2011-0756 primarily affects Trustwave Webdefend. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0756?

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

When was CVE-2011-0756 published?

CVE-2011-0756 was published on 2011-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0756

CVE-2011-0756 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trustwave Webdefend 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Trustwave Webdefend
Published: 2011-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The application server in Trustwave WebDefend Enterprise before 5.0 uses hardcoded console credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read security-event data by using the remote console GUI to connect to the management port.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0756?: The application server in Trustwave WebDefend Enterprise before 5.0 uses hardcoded console credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read security-event data by using the remote console GUI to connect to the management port.
How severe is CVE-2011-0756?: CVE-2011-0756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0756 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-2011-0756?: CVE-2011-0756 primarily affects Trustwave Webdefend. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0756?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0756 published?: CVE-2011-0756 was published on 2011-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:trustwave:webdefend:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:trustwave:webdefend:2.0:*:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*

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