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% (87th 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.

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% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Novell Sentinel Log Manager
Published: 2011-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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% (87th 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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:sentinel_log_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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