How severe is CVE-2011-1519?

CVE-2011-1519 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-1519 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1519?

CVE-2011-1519 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Domino. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1519?

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-2011-1519 published?

CVE-2011-1519 was published on 2011-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1519

CVE-2011-1519 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Domino with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Domino
Published: 2011-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The remote console in the Server Controller in IBM Lotus Domino 7.x and 8.x verifies credentials against a file located at a UNC share pathname specified by the client, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequently execute arbitrary code, by placing this pathname in the COOKIEFILE field. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2011-0920.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1519?: The remote console in the Server Controller in IBM Lotus Domino 7.x and 8.x verifies credentials against a file located at a UNC share pathname specified by the client, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequently execute arbitrary code, by placing this pathname in the COOKIEFILE field. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2011-0920.
How severe is CVE-2011-1519?: CVE-2011-1519 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-1519 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1519?: CVE-2011-1519 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Domino. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1519?: 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-2011-1519 published?: CVE-2011-1519 was published on 2011-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (33)

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