How severe is CVE-2011-2538?

CVE-2011-2538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2011-2538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2538?

CVE-2011-2538 affects Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2538?

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-2011-2538 published?

CVE-2011-2538 was published on 2019-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2538

CVE-2011-2538 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server
Published: 2019-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Video Communications Server (VCS) before X7.0.3 contains a command injection vulnerability which allows remote, authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2538?: Cisco Video Communications Server (VCS) before X7.0.3 contains a command injection vulnerability which allows remote, authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2011-2538?: CVE-2011-2538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2011-2538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2538?: CVE-2011-2538 affects Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2538?: 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-2011-2538 published?: CVE-2011-2538 was published on 2019-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/telepresence/infrastructure/vcs/release_note/Cisco_VCS_Release_Note_X7-0-3.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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