Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2011-2474?

Affected: Easerver (Sybase) versions 6.3.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2011-2474 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 12, 2022.

Is CVE-2011-2474 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2011-2474?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2011-2474?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2011-2474 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2011-2474

MediumExploited

Directory traversal vulnerability in the HTTP Server in Sybase EAServer 6.3.1 Developer Edition allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a /.\../\../\ sequence in a path.

Published Jun 9, 2011 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2011-2474 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Easerver (Sybase).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 12, 2022. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v2

5.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

64%

Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the HTTP Server in Sybase EAServer 6.3.1 Developer Edition allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a /.\../\../\ sequence in a path.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Jan 12, 2022	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
EaserverSybase	6.3.1	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jun 9, 2011
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 12, 2022
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

3 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the HTTP Server in Sybase EAServer 6.3.1 Developer Edition allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a /.\../\../\ sequence in a path.
Affected: Easerver (Sybase) versions 6.3.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 12, 2022.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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