HIGH
CVE-2011-1740
CWE-264Published: September 19, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
EMC Avamar 4.x, 5.0.x, and 6.0.x before 6.0.0-592 allows remote authenticated users to modify client data or obtain sensitive information about product activities by leveraging privileged access to a different domain.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-1740 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
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 VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
emc1 product(s)
avamar
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/45988Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/46002Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/45988Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/46002Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-1740
CVSS Score7.7 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 19, 2011
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-1740 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.