How severe is CVE-2011-3289?

CVE-2011-3289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2011-3289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3289?

CVE-2011-3289 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3289?

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

When was CVE-2011-3289 published?

CVE-2011-3289 was published on 2012-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3289

CVE-2011-3289 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Ios
Published: 2012-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco IOS 12.4 and 15.0 through 15.2 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the No Service Password-Recovery feature and read the start-up configuration via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCtr97640.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3289?: Cisco IOS 12.4 and 15.0 through 15.2 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the No Service Password-Recovery feature and read the start-up configuration via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCtr97640.
How severe is CVE-2011-3289?: CVE-2011-3289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-3289 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3289?: CVE-2011-3289 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3289?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3289 published?: CVE-2011-3289 was published on 2012-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:15.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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