How severe is CVE-2011-1943?

CVE-2011-1943 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2011-1943 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1943?

CVE-2011-1943 primarily affects Gnome Networkmanager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1943?

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

When was CVE-2011-1943 published?

CVE-2011-1943 was published on 2011-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1943

CVE-2011-1943 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnome Networkmanager 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Gnome Networkmanager
Published: 2011-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The destroy_one_secret function in nm-setting-vpn.c in libnm-util in the NetworkManager package 0.8.999-3.git20110526 in Fedora 15 creates a log entry containing a certificate password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a log file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1943?: The destroy_one_secret function in nm-setting-vpn.c in libnm-util in the NetworkManager package 0.8.999-3.git20110526 in Fedora 15 creates a log entry containing a certificate password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a log file.
How severe is CVE-2011-1943?: CVE-2011-1943 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-1943 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1943?: CVE-2011-1943 primarily affects Gnome Networkmanager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1943?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1943 published?: CVE-2011-1943 was published on 2011-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:networkmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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