How severe is CVE-2011-5048?

CVE-2011-5048 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-5048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5048?

CVE-2011-5048 primarily affects Ibm Web Experience Factory. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5048?

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

When was CVE-2011-5048 published?

CVE-2011-5048 was published on 2012-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5048

CVE-2011-5048 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Web Experience Factory 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Web Experience Factory
Published: 2012-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in IBM Web Experience Factory (aka WEF, formerly WebSphere Portlet Factory) 7.0 and 7.0.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a (1) text INPUT element or (2) TEXTAREA element, related to an interaction between Smart Refresh and Dojo.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5048?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in IBM Web Experience Factory (aka WEF, formerly WebSphere Portlet Factory) 7.0 and 7.0.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a (1) text INPUT element or (2) TEXTAREA element, related to an interaction between Smart Refresh and Dojo.
How severe is CVE-2011-5048?: CVE-2011-5048 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-5048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5048?: CVE-2011-5048 primarily affects Ibm Web Experience Factory. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5048?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5048 published?: CVE-2011-5048 was published on 2012-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:web_experience_factory:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:web_experience_factory:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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