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7.5

Proofpoint Gateway and Server enable remote code execution

CVE-2011-1904 · published 15 years ago
Summary

Versions of Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway up to 6.2.0.263 and older Protection Server releases (5.5.3 through 6.2.0) contain a flaw that could let an attacker run commands on the system from the web interface. This could let a malicious user take control of the email security appliance. Apply the vendor’s recommended updates or patches to the latest versions as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
proofpoint messaging_security_gateway <= 6.2.0.263\:6.2.0.237
cpe:2.3:a:proofpoint:messaging_security_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
proofpoint protection_server 5.5.3
5.5.4
5.5.5
6.0.2
6.1.1
6.2.0
cpe:2.3:a:proofpoint:protection_server:5.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
An unspecified function in the web interface in Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway 6.2.0.263:6.2.0.237 and earlier in Proofpoint Protection Server 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 6.0.2, 6.1.1, and 6.2.0 al...
An unspecified function in the web interface in Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway 6.2.0.263:6.2.0.237 and earlier in Proofpoint Protection Server 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 6.0.2, 6.1.1, and 6.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors, related to a "command injection" issue.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-78OS Command Injection
Timeline
Published5 May 2011
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2011-1904 · NVD
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