CVE-2011-20001

CVE-2011-20001 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU V1 family (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V2.0.3), SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU V2 family (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V2.0.3). The web server interface of affected devices improperly processes incoming malformed HTTP traffic at high rate. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to force the device entering the stop/defect state, thus creating a denial of service condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-20001?
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU V1 family (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V2.0.3), SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU V2 family (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V2.0.3). The web server interface of affected devices improperly processes incoming malformed HTTP traffic at high rate. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to force the device entering the stop/defect state, thus creating a denial of service condition.
How severe is CVE-2011-20001?
CVE-2011-20001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2011-20001 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-20001?
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.
Does CVE-2011-20001 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2011-20001 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2011-5262.
When was CVE-2011-20001 published?
CVE-2011-20001 was published on 2025-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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