How severe is CVE-2011-0925?

CVE-2011-0925 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-0925 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0925?

CVE-2011-0925 affects Cisco Secure Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0925?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-0925 published?

CVE-2011-0925 was published on 2011-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0925

CVE-2011-0925 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Secure Desktop
Published: 2011-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The CSDWebInstallerCtrl ActiveX control in CSDWebInstaller.ocx in Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) allows remote attackers to download an unintended Cisco program onto a client machine, and execute this program, by identifying a Cisco program with a Cisco digital signature and then renaming this program to inst.exe, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0589 and CVE-2011-0926.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0925?: The CSDWebInstallerCtrl ActiveX control in CSDWebInstaller.ocx in Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) allows remote attackers to download an unintended Cisco program onto a client machine, and execute this program, by identifying a Cisco program with a Cisco digital signature and then renaming this program to inst.exe, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0589 and CVE-2011-0926.
How severe is CVE-2011-0925?: CVE-2011-0925 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-0925 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0925?: CVE-2011-0925 affects Cisco Secure Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0925?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-0925 published?: CVE-2011-0925 was published on 2011-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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