How severe is CVE-2011-3290?

CVE-2011-3290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-3290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3290?

CVE-2011-3290 primarily affects Cisco Identity Services Engine. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3290?

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-2011-3290 published?

CVE-2011-3290 was published on 2011-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3290

CVE-2011-3290 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Cisco Identity Services Engine
Published: 2011-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) before 1.0.4.MR2 has default Oracle database credentials, which allows remote attackers to modify settings or perform unspecified other administrative actions via unknown vectors, aka Bug ID CSCts59135.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3290?: Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) before 1.0.4.MR2 has default Oracle database credentials, which allows remote attackers to modify settings or perform unspecified other administrative actions via unknown vectors, aka Bug ID CSCts59135.
How severe is CVE-2011-3290?: CVE-2011-3290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-3290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3290?: CVE-2011-3290 primarily affects Cisco Identity Services Engine. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3290?: 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-2011-3290 published?: CVE-2011-3290 was published on 2011-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:identity_services_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine_software:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine_software:1.0mr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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