How severe is CVE-2011-1742?

CVE-2011-1742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2011-1742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1742?

CVE-2011-1742 primarily affects Emc Data Protection Advisor. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1742?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-1742 published?

CVE-2011-1742 was published on 2011-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1742

CVE-2011-1742 is a low-severity vulnerability in Emc Data Protection Advisor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Emc Data Protection Advisor
Published: 2011-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

EMC Data Protection Advisor before 5.8.1 places cleartext account credentials in the DPA configuration file in unspecified circumstances, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1742?: EMC Data Protection Advisor before 5.8.1 places cleartext account credentials in the DPA configuration file in unspecified circumstances, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
How severe is CVE-2011-1742?: CVE-2011-1742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-1742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1742?: CVE-2011-1742 primarily affects Emc Data Protection Advisor. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1742?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1742 published?: CVE-2011-1742 was published on 2011-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.7:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.8:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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