How severe is CVE-2011-2223?

CVE-2011-2223 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-2223 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2223?

CVE-2011-2223 primarily affects Novell Data Synchronizer. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2223?

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

When was CVE-2011-2223 published?

CVE-2011-2223 was published on 2011-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2223

CVE-2011-2223 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Data Synchronizer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Novell Data Synchronizer
Published: 2011-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Mobility Pack before 1.2 in Novell Data Synchronizer 1.x through 1.1.2 build 428 sends the Admin LDAP password in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2223?: The Mobility Pack before 1.2 in Novell Data Synchronizer 1.x through 1.1.2 build 428 sends the Admin LDAP password in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2011-2223?: CVE-2011-2223 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2223 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2223?: CVE-2011-2223 primarily affects Novell Data Synchronizer. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2223?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2223 published?: CVE-2011-2223 was published on 2011-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:data_synchronizer:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:data_synchronizer:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:data_synchronizer:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:data_synchronizer:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:mobility_pack:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:mobility_pack:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:mobility_pack:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:mobility_pack:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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