Is CVE-2011-2657 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2011-2657, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2011-2657 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2011-2657 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2011-2657?

CVE-2011-2657 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2011-2657

CWE-22Published: July 26, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the LaunchProcess function in the LaunchHelp.HelpLauncher.1 ActiveX control in LaunchHelp.dll in AdminStudio in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.2, 10.3, and 11 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a pathname in the first argument.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-2657 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2011-2657. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.