CVE-2011-2159

Name: CVE-2011-2159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-05-20T22:55:05.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2159 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SmarterTools SmarterStats 6.0 web server omits the Content-Type header for certain resources, which might allow remote attackers to have an unspecified impact by leveraging an interpretation conflict involving (1) Admin/Defaults/frmDefaultSiteSettings.aspx, (2) Admin/Defaults/frmServerDefaults.aspx, (3) Admin/frmReportSettings.aspx, (4) Admin/frmSite.aspx, (5) App_Themes/Default/ButtonBarIcons.xml, (6) App_Themes/Default/Skin.xml, (7) Client/frmImportSettings.aspx, (8) Client/frmSeoSettings.aspx, (9) Services/Web.config, (10) aspnet_client/system_web/4_0_30319/, (11) clientaccesspolicy.xml, (12) cloudscan.exe, (13) crossdomain.xml, or (14) sitemap.xml. NOTE: it is possible that only clients, not the SmarterStats product, could be affected by this issue.. EPSS estimates a 4.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SmarterTools SmarterStats 6.0 web server omits the Content-Type header for certain resources, which might allow remote attackers to have an unspecified impact by leveraging an interpretation conflict involving (1) Admin/Defaults/frmDefaultSiteSettings.aspx, (2) Admin/Defaults/frmServerDefaults.aspx, (3) Admin/frmReportSettings.aspx, (4) Admin/frmSite.aspx, (5) App_Themes/Default/ButtonBarIcons.xml, (6) App_Themes/Default/Skin.xml, (7) Client/frmImportSettings.aspx, (8) Client/frmSeoSettings.aspx, (9) Services/Web.config, (10) aspnet_client/system_web/4_0_30319/, (11) clientaccesspolicy.xml, (12) cloudscan.exe, (13) crossdomain.xml, or (14) sitemap.xml. NOTE: it is possible that only clients, not the SmarterStats product, could be affected by this issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.38%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Smartertools	Smarterstats	6.0

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/240150US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MORO-8GYQR4US Government Resource
http://xss.cx/examples/smarterstats-60-oscommandinjection-directorytraversal-xml-sqlinjection.html.html
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67823
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/240150US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MORO-8GYQR4US Government Resource
http://xss.cx/examples/smarterstats-60-oscommandinjection-directorytraversal-xml-sqlinjection.html.html
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67823

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2159?

How severe is CVE-2011-2159?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2159 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2159?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-2159?

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Source: NVD / NIST