CVE-2011-4051

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…

published December 5, 2011

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.4th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
69%
Percentile
99.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ No authentication needed, and that's a recipe for disaster! In InduSoft Web Studio 6.1 and 7.0, an attacker can execute arbitrary code remotely, like a guest crashing a party without an invite! 🔥 Think of CEServer.exe as a hotel front desk that lets anyone check in without any ID. A malicious guest could take control of the entire hotel, rearranging rooms, accessing sensitive areas, or even stealing valuables! This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to complete system compromise. They could manipulate processes, load malicious DLLs, or create files that wreak havoc on your system. The consequences can be severely damaging!

Put simply

Think of CEServer.exe as a hotel front desk that lets anyone check in without any ID. A malicious guest could take control of the entire hotel, rearranging rooms, accessing sensitive areas, or even stealing valuables! The vulnerability lies in the CEServer.exe component of InduSoft Web Studio, which fails to require authentication, allowing remote attackers to exploit it through file creation and other process controls.

What to do

This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to complete system compromise. They could manipulate processes, load malicious DLLs, or create files that wreak havoc on your system. The consequences can be severely damaging! To secure your systems, immediately apply patches if available, and consider disabling the affected components until a patch is released. Regularly audit your settings and ensure that unnecessary services are not running. 🛡️ You've got this! By acting swiftly, you can safeguard your system from potential threats. 🌟

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.69095 · 99.4th percentile
Published
2011-12-05T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 DEC 11:00Z
    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…
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