Is CVE-2011-3497 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2011-3497, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2011-3497 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2011-3497 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2011-3497?

CVE-2011-3497 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2011-3497

CWE-200Published: September 16, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

service.exe in Measuresoft ScadaPro 4.0.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary DLL functions via the XF function, possibly related to an insecure exposed method.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-3497 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-2011-3497. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.