CVE-2011-5163

CVE-2011-5163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mitsubishi-automation Mx4 Scada with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in an unspecified third-party component in the Batch module for Schneider Electric CitectSCADA before 7.20 and Mitsubishi MX4 SCADA before 7.20 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a login sequence.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5163?
Buffer overflow in an unspecified third-party component in the Batch module for Schneider Electric CitectSCADA before 7.20 and Mitsubishi MX4 SCADA before 7.20 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a login sequence.
How severe is CVE-2011-5163?
CVE-2011-5163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-5163 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5163?
CVE-2011-5163 primarily affects Mitsubishi-automation Mx4 Scada. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5163?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5163 published?
CVE-2011-5163 was published on 2012-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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