CVE-2011-5028
CVE-2011-5028 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Sentinel Log Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Novell Sentinel Log Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in novelllogmanager/FileDownload in Novell Sentinel Log Manager 1.2.0.1_938 and earlier, as used in Novell Sentinel before 7.0.1.0, allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-5028?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in novelllogmanager/FileDownload in Novell Sentinel Log Manager 1.2.0.1_938 and earlier, as used in Novell Sentinel before 7.0.1.0, allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2011-5028?
- CVE-2011-5028 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2011-5028 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-5028?
- CVE-2011-5028 affects Novell Sentinel Log Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-5028?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2011-5028 published?
- CVE-2011-5028 was published on 2011-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2011-12/0368.html
- http://osvdb.org/77948
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47258
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48760
- http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5138757.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026437
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71861
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:sentinel_log_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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