CVE-2011-1520
CVE-2011-1520 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Domino with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Ibm Lotus Domino
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The default configuration of the server console in IBM Lotus Domino does not require a password (aka Server_Console_Password), which allows physically proximate attackers to perform administrative changes or obtain sensitive information via a (1) Load, (2) Tell, or (3) Set Configuration command.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-1520?
- The default configuration of the server console in IBM Lotus Domino does not require a password (aka Server_Console_Password), which allows physically proximate attackers to perform administrative changes or obtain sensitive information via a (1) Load, (2) Tell, or (3) Set Configuration command.
- How severe is CVE-2011-1520?
- CVE-2011-1520 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2011-1520 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-1520?
- CVE-2011-1520 affects Ibm Lotus Domino. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-1520?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2011-1520 published?
- CVE-2011-1520 was published on 2011-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/domhelp/v8r0/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.help.domino.admin.doc/DOC/H_THE_DOMINO_CONTROLLER_AND_CONSOLE_OVER.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8164
- http://www.lotus.com/ldd/doc/domino_notes/rnext/help6_admin.nsf/2e73cbb2141acefa85256b8700688cea/0c50e423038555d085256c1d003a31f0?OpenDocument
- http://www.lotus.com/ldd/dominowiki.nsf/dx/server_console_password
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517119/100/0/threaded
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-110
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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