CVE-2011-0926

CVE-2011-0926 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

Description

A certain ActiveX control in CSDWebInstaller.ocx in Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) does not properly verify the signature of an unspecified downloaded program, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by spoofing the CSD installation process, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0589.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0926?
A certain ActiveX control in CSDWebInstaller.ocx in Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) does not properly verify the signature of an unspecified downloaded program, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by spoofing the CSD installation process, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0589.
How severe is CVE-2011-0926?
CVE-2011-0926 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-0926 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0926?
CVE-2011-0926 affects Cisco Secure Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0926?
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-2011-0926 published?
CVE-2011-0926 was published on 2011-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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