HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2011-0286
MEDIUM

CVE-2011-0286

CWE-79Published: April 18, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in webdesktop/app in the BlackBerry Web Desktop Manager component in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) software before 5.0.2 MR5 and 5.0.3 before MR1, and BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express software 5.0.1 and 5.0.2, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the displayErrorMessage parameter in a ManageDevices action.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-0286 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

rim2 product(s)
blackberry enterprise serverblackberry enterprise server express
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/44183
ADVISORYhttp://www.blackberry.com/btsc/KB26296
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0971
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/44183
ADVISORYhttp://www.blackberry.com/btsc/KB26296
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0971

All References (12)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/44183Vendor Advisory
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1025356
→
http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/KB26296Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.cybsec.com/vuln/CYBSEC_Advisory_2011_0401_Cross_Site_Scripting_XSS_in_Blackberry_WebDesktop.pdfExploit
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47324
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0971Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/44183Vendor Advisory
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1025356
→
http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/KB26296Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.cybsec.com/vuln/CYBSEC_Advisory_2011_0401_Cross_Site_Scripting_XSS_in_Blackberry_WebDesktop.pdfExploit
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47324
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0971Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2011-0286
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 18, 2011

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2011-0286 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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