CVE-2011-2523
Vsftpd Backdoor Shell Access
Description
vsftpd 2.3.4 downloaded between 20110630 and 20110703 contains a backdoor which opens a shell on port 6200/tcp.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 27, 2019, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2024, 1:28 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2011-2523 has a 392 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2011-2523.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2011-2523 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2011-2523
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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Python
nmap-based network scanner with automated vulnerability detection and AI-powered analysis. No API key required.
Python
Elantrach-Pentesting Description: Full-scope black-box penetration test of Elantrach Corp — PENTEST-2026-001. Covers recon, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, AD compromise, reporting, and remediation. Conducted by Pascal Ngono, OSCP
Jupyter Notebook
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Python HTML
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Advanced Network Port Scanner, Vulnerability Detector & Security Assessment Tool built with Node.js
HTML JavaScript CSS
Hands-on cybersecurity home lab — SOC analysis, network reconnaissance, SIEM, attack simulation and more.
This project documents a vulnerability assessment conducted using OpenVAS (Greenbone Free 24.10.9) as a follow-up to a prior assessment performed with Nessus Essentials.
Cybersecurity home lab: Reverse shells, Metasploit exploitation and Wireshark traffic analysis using Kali Linux and Metasploitable 2
Advanced Network Port Scanner, Vulnerability Detector & Security Assessment Tool built with Node.js
HTML JavaScript CSS
PortHawk - Advanced Network Port Scanner, Vulnerability Detector & Security Assessment Tool with Web Dashboard
HTML JavaScript CSS
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Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2011-2523 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2011-2523 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162145/vsftpd-2.3.4-Backdoor-Command-Execution.html Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2523 Added Reference https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/102745/VSFTPD-2.3.4-Backdoor-Command-Execution.html Added Reference https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2523 Added Reference https://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/vsftpd-backdoor-in-version-2-3-4-10805 Added Reference https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/11/5 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 12, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162145/vsftpd-2.3.4-Backdoor-Command-Execution.html [No Types Assigned] -
CPE Deprecation Remap by [email protected]
Aug. 18, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 16, 2019
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2523 No Types Assigned https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2523 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/102745/VSFTPD-2.3.4-Backdoor-Command-Execution.html No Types Assigned https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/102745/VSFTPD-2.3.4-Backdoor-Command-Execution.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2523 No Types Assigned https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2523 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/vsftpd-backdoor-in-version-2-3-4-10805 No Types Assigned https://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/vsftpd-backdoor-in-version-2-3-4-10805 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/11/5 No Types Assigned https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/11/5 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-78 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:vsftpd_project:vsftpd:2.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.8
Base CVSS Score: 10
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
94.26 }} 0.00%
score
0.99929
percentile