CVE-2011-2040 in the critical feed json
The helper application in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client (formerly AnyConnect VPN Client) before 2.5.3041, and 3.0.x before 3.0.62…
published 2011-06-02 15 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2011-2034
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 10.7%
- EPSS 10.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The helper application in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client (formerly AnyConnect VPN Client) before 2.5.3041, and 3.0.x before 3.0.629, on Linux and Mac OS X downloads a client executable file (vpndownloader.exe) without verifying its authenticity, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the url property to a Java applet, aka Bug ID CSCsy05934.
Exploit prediction
10.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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cisco.com
/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080b80123.shtml
vendor-advisory
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labs.idefense.com
/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=910
third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1025591
vdb-entry
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/490097
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/67739
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2011-2040
- NVD CVE-2011-2040
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