CVE-2011-1597
CVE-2011-1597 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openvas Openvas Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Openvas Openvas Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenVAS Manager v2.0.3 allows plugin remote code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-1597?
- OpenVAS Manager v2.0.3 allows plugin remote code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2011-1597?
- CVE-2011-1597 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2011-1597 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-1597?
- CVE-2011-1597 affects Openvas Openvas Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-1597?
- 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-2011-1597 published?
- CVE-2011-1597 was published on 2020-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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