HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2011-2150
MEDIUM

CVE-2011-2150

CWE-20Published: May 20, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The SmarterTools SmarterStats 6.0 web server does not properly validate string data that is intended for storage in an XML document, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (parsing error and daemon pause) via vectors involving (1) certain cookies in a SiteInfoLookup action to Admin/frmSites.aspx, or certain (2) cookies or (3) parameters to (a) Client/frmViewOverviewReport.aspx, (b) Client/frmViewReports.aspx, or (c) Services/SiteAdmin.asmx, as demonstrated by a ]]>> string, related to an "XML injection" issue.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-2150 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

smartertools1 product(s)
smarterstats
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (8)

→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/240150US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MORO-8GYQR4US Government Resource
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http://xss.cx/examples/smarterstats-60-oscommandinjection-directorytraversal-xml-sqlinjection.html.html
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67832
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/240150US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MORO-8GYQR4US Government Resource
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http://xss.cx/examples/smarterstats-60-oscommandinjection-directorytraversal-xml-sqlinjection.html.html
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67832

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2011-2150
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 20, 2011

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2011-2150 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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