HIGH
CVE-2011-4506
CWE-16Published: November 22, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The UPnP IGD implementation on the Thomson (aka Technicolor) TG585 with firmware 7.x before 7.4.3.2 allows remote attackers to establish arbitrary port mappings by sending a UPnP AddPortMapping action in a SOAP request to the WAN interface, related to an "external forwarding" vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-4506 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
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
technicolor2 product(s)
tg585 router firmwaretg585 router
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (4)
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/357851US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/357851US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-4506
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-16
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 22, 2011
Related CVEs (CWE-16)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-4506 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.