What is the severity of CVE-2011-1520?

CVE-2011-1520 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized administrative access without a password.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1520?

To fix CVE-2011-1520, configure a strong password for the Server_Console_Password in the IBM Lotus Domino settings.

Who is affected by CVE-2011-1520?

Organizations using IBM Lotus Domino with the default settings are affected by CVE-2011-1520.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-1520?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2011-1520 by executing administrative commands like Load, Tell, or Set Configuration without any authentication.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-1520?

Yes, IBM has recommended changes in configuration as the mitigation method for CVE-2011-1520, rather than a specific patch.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2011-1520

high

7.2

CWE

287

25/3/2011

6/8/2024

CVE-2011-1520

First published: Fri Mar 25 2011(Updated: )

The default configuration of the server console in IBM Lotus Domino does not require a password (aka Server_Console_Password), which allows physically proximate attackers to perform administrative changes or obtain sensitive information via a (1) Load, (2) Tell, or (3) Set Configuration command.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Lotus Domino

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1520?
CVE-2011-1520 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized administrative access without a password.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1520?
To fix CVE-2011-1520, configure a strong password for the Server_Console_Password in the IBM Lotus Domino settings.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-1520?
Organizations using IBM Lotus Domino with the default settings are affected by CVE-2011-1520.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-1520?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2011-1520 by executing administrative commands like Load, Tell, or Set Configuration without any authentication.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-1520?
Yes, IBM has recommended changes in configuration as the mitigation method for CVE-2011-1520, rather than a specific patch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1520?
CVE-2011-1520 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized administrative access without a password.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1520?
To fix CVE-2011-1520, configure a strong password for the Server_Console_Password in the IBM Lotus Domino settings.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-1520?
Organizations using IBM Lotus Domino with the default settings are affected by CVE-2011-1520.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-1520?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2011-1520 by executing administrative commands like Load, Tell, or Set Configuration without any authentication.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-1520?
Yes, IBM has recommended changes in configuration as the mitigation method for CVE-2011-1520, rather than a specific patch.