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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Mitsubishi-automation Mx4 Scada
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46779
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46786
- http://www.citect.com/citectscada-batch
- http://www.osvdb.org/76937
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026306
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-11-279-02.pdf
- https://my.mitsubishi-automation.com/downloads_show.php?portal_id=1&doc_type=safety&scat=2&sstr=MX4%2CSCADA
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:mitsubishi-automation:mx4_scada:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:citectscada:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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