CVE-2011-2907

CVE-2011-2907 is a high-severity vulnerability in Clusterresources Torque Resource Manager with a CVSS 2.0 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-287.

Key facts

Description

Terascale Open-Source Resource and Queue Manager (aka TORQUE Resource Manager) 3.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass host-based authentication and submit arbitrary jobs via a modified PBS_O_HOST variable to the qsub program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2907?
Terascale Open-Source Resource and Queue Manager (aka TORQUE Resource Manager) 3.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass host-based authentication and submit arbitrary jobs via a modified PBS_O_HOST variable to the qsub program.
How severe is CVE-2011-2907?
CVE-2011-2907 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-2907 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2907?
CVE-2011-2907 primarily affects Clusterresources Torque Resource Manager. In total, 46 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2907?
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-2011-2907 published?
CVE-2011-2907 was published on 2011-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (46)

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