How severe is CVE-2011-4046?

CVE-2011-4046 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-4046 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4046?

CVE-2011-4046 affects Dell Kace K2000 Systems Deployment Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4046?

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

When was CVE-2011-4046 published?

CVE-2011-4046 was published on 2011-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4046

CVE-2011-4046 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Kace K2000 Systems Deployment Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Dell Kace K2000 Systems Deployment Appliance
Published: 2011-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Dell KACE K2000 System Deployment Appliance stores the recovery account password in cleartext within a PHP script, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by examining script source code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4046?: The Dell KACE K2000 System Deployment Appliance stores the recovery account password in cleartext within a PHP script, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by examining script source code.
How severe is CVE-2011-4046?: CVE-2011-4046 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4046 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4046?: CVE-2011-4046 affects Dell Kace K2000 Systems Deployment Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4046?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4046 published?: CVE-2011-4046 was published on 2011-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:dell:kace_k2000_systems_deployment_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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