HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2011-1036
HIGH

CVE-2011-1036

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: February 25, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

8.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The XML Security Database Parser class in the XMLSecDB ActiveX control in the HIPSEngine component in the Management Server before 8.1.0.88, and the client before 1.6.450, in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) 8.1, as used in CA Internet Security Suite (ISS) 2010, allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary program onto a client machine, and execute this program, via vectors involving the SetXml and Save methods.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-1036 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

ca3 product(s)
host-based intrusion prevention systeminternet security suite 2010internet security suite 2011
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (22)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2011-1036
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 25, 2011

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2011-1036 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.