How severe is CVE-2011-5204?

CVE-2011-5204 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2011-5204 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5204?

CVE-2011-5204 affects Akiva Webboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5204?

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

When was CVE-2011-5204 published?

CVE-2011-5204 was published on 2012-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5204

CVE-2011-5204 is a low-severity vulnerability in Akiva Webboard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Akiva Webboard
Published: 2012-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Akiva WebBoard 8.x stores passwords in plaintext, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading from the database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5204?: Akiva WebBoard 8.x stores passwords in plaintext, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading from the database.
How severe is CVE-2011-5204?: CVE-2011-5204 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-5204 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5204?: CVE-2011-5204 affects Akiva Webboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5204?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5204 published?: CVE-2011-5204 was published on 2012-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:akiva:webboard:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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