CVE-2011-4051
CriticalPublic exploitCEServer.exe in the CEServer component in the Remote Agent module in InduSoft Web Studio 6.1 and 7.0 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to creation of a file, loading a DLL, and process control.
Published Dec 5, 2011 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2011-4051 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Web Studio (Indusoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 69% 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 very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
69%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
CEServer.exe in the CEServer component in the Remote Agent module in InduSoft Web Studio 6.1 and 7.0 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to creation of a file, loading a DLL, and process control.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Web StudioIndusoft | 6.1, 7.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 5, 2011
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
CEServer.exe in the CEServer component in the Remote Agent module in InduSoft Web Studio 6.1 and 7.0 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to creation of a file, loading a DLL, and process control.
Affected: Web Studio (Indusoft) versions 6.1, 7.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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