How severe is CVE-2011-4048?

CVE-2011-4048 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-4048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4048?

CVE-2011-4048 affects Dell Kace K2000 Systems Deployment Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4048?

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

When was CVE-2011-4048 published?

CVE-2011-4048 was published on 2011-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4048

CVE-2011-4048 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Kace K2000 Systems Deployment Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
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 has a default username and password for the read-only reporting account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from the database by leveraging the default credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4048?: The Dell KACE K2000 System Deployment Appliance has a default username and password for the read-only reporting account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from the database by leveraging the default credentials.
How severe is CVE-2011-4048?: CVE-2011-4048 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4048?: CVE-2011-4048 affects Dell Kace K2000 Systems Deployment Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4048?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4048 published?: CVE-2011-4048 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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