How severe is CVE-2011-1736?

CVE-2011-1736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-1736 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1736?

CVE-2011-1736 primarily affects Hp Openview Storage Data Protector. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1736?

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-2011-1736 published?

CVE-2011-1736 was published on 2011-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1736

CVE-2011-1736 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Openview Storage Data Protector with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Hp Openview Storage Data Protector
Published: 2011-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in OmniInet.exe in the Backup Client Service in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a filename in a GET_FILE message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1736?: Directory traversal vulnerability in OmniInet.exe in the Backup Client Service in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a filename in a GET_FILE message.
How severe is CVE-2011-1736?: CVE-2011-1736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-1736 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1736?: CVE-2011-1736 primarily affects Hp Openview Storage Data Protector. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1736?: 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-2011-1736 published?: CVE-2011-1736 was published on 2011-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_storage_data_protector:6.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_storage_data_protector:6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_storage_data_protector:6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Hp Openview Storage Data Protector

CVE-2011-1866 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Buffer overflow in omniinet.exe in the inet service in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00 through 6.20 allows…
CVE-2011-1865 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the inet service in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00 through 6.20 allow…
CVE-2011-1735 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Stack-based buffer overflow in OmniInet.exe in the Backup Client Service in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00,…
CVE-2011-1734 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Stack-based buffer overflow in OmniInet.exe in the Backup Client Service in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00,…
CVE-2011-1733 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Stack-based buffer overflow in OmniInet.exe in the Backup Client Service in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00,…
CVE-2011-1732 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Stack-based buffer overflow in OmniInet.exe in the Backup Client Service in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00,…

All CVEs affecting Hp Openview Storage Data Protector →

Other CWE-22 (Path Traversal) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-48282 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted…
CVE-2026-54917 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): SeaweedFS is a distributed storage system for object storage (S3), file systems, and Iceberg tables. Prior to 4.30, the…
CVE-2026-11429 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Two endpoints in the Vault Service ScriptsController, shared by Altium Enterprise Server and Altium 365, accept file…
CVE-2026-34909 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A malicious actor with access to the network could exploit a Path Traversal vulnerability found in UniFi OS devices to…
CVE-2026-7411 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): In Eclipse BaSyx Java Server SDK versions prior to 2.0.0-milestone-10, inadequate path normalization in the Submodel…
CVE-2026-36767 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A path traversal vulnerability in the /content/images/add endpoint of shopizer v3.2.5 allows attackers write arbitrary…

Browse all CWE-22 (Path Traversal) vulnerabilities →