CVE-2011-2927

Name: CVE-2011-2927
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-02-05T18:55:05.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2927 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Spacewalk and Red Hat Network Satellite. This vulnerability, known as cross-site scripting (XSS), allows remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML into web pages viewed by other users. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in Spacewalk and Red Hat Network Satellite. This vulnerability, known as cross-site scripting (XSS), allows remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML into web pages viewed by other users. The flaw is triggered through vectors related to Search forms, enabling attackers to potentially steal sensitive information or perform actions on behalf of the victim.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.47%

70.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Network Satellite	All versions
Redhat	Spacewalk	1.6

References

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1299.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-2927
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=730955Vendor Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/spacewalk-announce-list/2011-December/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1299.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=730955Vendor Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/spacewalk-announce-list/2011-December/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 5, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2927?

How severe is CVE-2011-2927?

CVE-2011-2927 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2927?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST