CVE-2011-1902

Name: CVE-2011-1902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-05-05T14:55:03.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.94%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-1902 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the web interface in Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway 6.2.0.263:6.2.0.237 and earlier in Proofpoint Protection Server 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 6.0.2, 6.1.1, and 6.2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web interface in Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway 6.2.0.263:6.2.0.237 and earlier in Proofpoint Protection Server 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 6.0.2, 6.1.1, and 6.2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Proofpoint	Messaging Security Gateway	<= 6.2.0.263\:6.2.0.237
Proofpoint	Protection Server	5.5.3
Proofpoint	Protection Server	5.5.4
Proofpoint	Protection Server	5.5.5
Proofpoint	Protection Server	6.0.2
Proofpoint	Protection Server	6.1.1
Proofpoint	Protection Server	6.2.0

References

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1902?

How severe is CVE-2011-1902?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1902 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1902?

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Source: NVD / NIST