CVE-2011-2678

6.8 MEDIUM 0.4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The Cisco VPN Client 5.0.7.0240 and 5.0.7.0290 on 64-bit Windows platforms uses weak permissions (NT AUTHORITY\INTERACTIVE:F) for cvpnd.exe, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing this executable file with an arbitrary program, aka Bug ID CSCtn50645. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a CVE-2007-4415 regression.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a login. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2011-07-07 19:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:31 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.8 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2011-07-07 19:55 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:31 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Cisco Vpn Client 5.0.7.0240
Cisco Vpn Client 5.0.7.0290

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.8

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Authentication: Single
Confidentiality: Complete
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record