How severe is CVE-2011-5283?

CVE-2011-5283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-5283 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5283?

CVE-2011-5283 primarily affects Smoothwall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5283?

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

When was CVE-2011-5283 published?

CVE-2011-5283 was published on 2014-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5283

CVE-2011-5283 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Smoothwall 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: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Smoothwall
Published: 2014-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web management interface in httpd/cgi-bin/ipinfo.cgi in Smoothwall Express 3.1 and 3.0 SP3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the IP parameter in a Run action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5283?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web management interface in httpd/cgi-bin/ipinfo.cgi in Smoothwall Express 3.1 and 3.0 SP3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the IP parameter in a Run action.
How severe is CVE-2011-5283?: CVE-2011-5283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-5283 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5283?: CVE-2011-5283 primarily affects Smoothwall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5283?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5283 published?: CVE-2011-5283 was published on 2014-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:smoothwall:smoothwall:3.0:sp3:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:smoothwall:smoothwall:3.1:*:*:*:express:*:*:*

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