Is CVE-2011-2757 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2011-2757, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2011-2757 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2011-2757 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2011-2757?

CVE-2011-2757 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2011-2757

CWE-22Published: July 17, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in FileDownload.jsp in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus 8.0.0.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the FILENAME parameter. NOTE: this might overlap the US-CERT VU#543310 issue.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-2757 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-2011-2757. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.