How severe is CVE-2011-0961?

CVE-2011-0961 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-0961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0961?

CVE-2011-0961 primarily affects Cisco Ciscoworks Common Services. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0961?

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

When was CVE-2011-0961 published?

CVE-2011-0961 was published on 2011-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0961

CVE-2011-0961 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ciscoworks Common Services with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Ciscoworks Common Services
Published: 2011-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cwhp/device.center.do in the Help servlet in Cisco CiscoWorks Common Services 3.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the device parameter, aka Bug ID CSCto12704.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0961?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cwhp/device.center.do in the Help servlet in Cisco CiscoWorks Common Services 3.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the device parameter, aka Bug ID CSCto12704.
How severe is CVE-2011-0961?: CVE-2011-0961 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0961?: CVE-2011-0961 primarily affects Cisco Ciscoworks Common Services. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0961?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0961 published?: CVE-2011-0961 was published on 2011-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ciscoworks_common_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ciscoworks_common_services:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ciscoworks_common_services:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ciscoworks_common_services:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ciscoworks_common_services:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ciscoworks_common_services:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ciscoworks_common_services:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ciscoworks_common_services:3.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ciscoworks_common_services:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ciscoworks_common_services:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ciscoworks_common_services:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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