How severe is CVE-2011-1654?

CVE-2011-1654 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-1654 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1654?

CVE-2011-1654 affects Broadcom Total Defense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1654?

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-2011-1654 published?

CVE-2011-1654 was published on 2011-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1654

CVE-2011-1654 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Total Defense with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Broadcom Total Defense
Published: 2011-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Heartbeat Web Service in CA.Itm.Server.ManagementWS.dll in the Management Server in CA Total Defense (TD) r12 before SE2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via directory traversal sequences in the GUID parameter in an upload request to FileUploadHandler.ashx.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1654?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Heartbeat Web Service in CA.Itm.Server.ManagementWS.dll in the Management Server in CA Total Defense (TD) r12 before SE2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via directory traversal sequences in the GUID parameter in an upload request to FileUploadHandler.ashx.
How severe is CVE-2011-1654?: CVE-2011-1654 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-1654 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1654?: CVE-2011-1654 affects Broadcom Total Defense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1654?: 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-2011-1654 published?: CVE-2011-1654 was published on 2011-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:total_defense:r12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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