How severe is CVE-2011-2653?

CVE-2011-2653 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-2653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2653?

CVE-2011-2653 affects Novell Zenworks Asset Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2653?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-2653 published?

CVE-2011-2653 was published on 2011-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2653

CVE-2011-2653 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks Asset Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 72% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 72% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Novell Zenworks Asset Management
Published: 2011-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the rtrlet component in Novell ZENworks Asset Management (ZAM) 7.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2653?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the rtrlet component in Novell ZENworks Asset Management (ZAM) 7.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file.
How severe is CVE-2011-2653?: CVE-2011-2653 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-2653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2653?: CVE-2011-2653 affects Novell Zenworks Asset Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2653?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-2653 published?: CVE-2011-2653 was published on 2011-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_asset_management:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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