How severe is CVE-2011-1655?

CVE-2011-1655 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-1655 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1655?

CVE-2011-1655 affects Broadcom Total Defense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1655?

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-2011-1655 published?

CVE-2011-1655 was published on 2011-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1655

CVE-2011-1655 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 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Broadcom Total Defense
Published: 2011-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The management.asmx module in the Management Web Service in the Unified Network Control (UNC) Server in CA Total Defense (TD) r12 before SE2 sends a cleartext response to unspecified getDBConfigSettings requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain database credentials, and subsequently execute arbitrary code, by sniffing the network, related to the UNCWS Web Service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1655?: The management.asmx module in the Management Web Service in the Unified Network Control (UNC) Server in CA Total Defense (TD) r12 before SE2 sends a cleartext response to unspecified getDBConfigSettings requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain database credentials, and subsequently execute arbitrary code, by sniffing the network, related to the UNCWS Web Service.
How severe is CVE-2011-1655?: CVE-2011-1655 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-1655 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1655?: CVE-2011-1655 affects Broadcom Total Defense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1655?: 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-2011-1655 published?: CVE-2011-1655 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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