CVE-2011-4051 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 5 Dec 2011 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on InduSoft Web Studio servers without authentication due to missing checks in the Remote Agent module.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2011-4051?

CVE-2011-4051 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Dec 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CEServer.exe in the CEServer component in the Remote Agent module in InduSoft Web Studio 6.1 and 7.0 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to creation of a file, loading a DLL, and process control.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4051?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Indusoft Web Studio.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4051?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4051 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2011-4051 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-4051 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mx3h-2chv-mcx2.