CVE-2011-1597: OpenVAS Manager v2.0.3 allows plugin remote code execution.

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2011-1597 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting openvas manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenVAS Manager v2.0.3 allows plugin remote code execution.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2020-02-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: openvas

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-06 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openvas openvas manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openvas-manager || rpm -q openvas-manager || openvas-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openvas-manager sudo apt install openvas-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold openvas-manager

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list openvas-manager sudo dnf downgrade openvas-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add openvas-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2011-1597?

openvas manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-1597 being exploited?

CVE-2011-1597 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2011-1597 affect?

CVE-2011-1597 affects openvas manager. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). OpenVAS Manager v2.0.3 allows plugin remote code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2011-1597?

Priority 50/100. High severity

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