How severe is CVE-2011-5078?

CVE-2011-5078 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-5078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5078?

CVE-2011-5078 primarily affects Sybase M-business Anywhere. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5078?

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

When was CVE-2011-5078 published?

CVE-2011-5078 was published on 2012-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5078

CVE-2011-5078 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sybase M-business Anywhere with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sybase M-business Anywhere
Published: 2012-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The web administration interface in the server in Sybase M-Business Anywhere 6.7 before ESD# 3 and 7.0 before ESD# 7 does not require admin authentication for unspecified scripts, which allows remote authenticated users to list or delete user accounts, modify passwords, or read log files via HTTP requests, aka Bug IDs 678497 and 678499.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5078?: The web administration interface in the server in Sybase M-Business Anywhere 6.7 before ESD# 3 and 7.0 before ESD# 7 does not require admin authentication for unspecified scripts, which allows remote authenticated users to list or delete user accounts, modify passwords, or read log files via HTTP requests, aka Bug IDs 678497 and 678499.
How severe is CVE-2011-5078?: CVE-2011-5078 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-5078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5078?: CVE-2011-5078 primarily affects Sybase M-business Anywhere. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5078?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5078 published?: CVE-2011-5078 was published on 2012-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sybase:m-business_anywhere:6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sybase:m-business_anywhere:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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