UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2013-02-12

CVE-2011-5262

sonicwall aventail_sra_ex_virtual_appliance Security Advisory (CVE-2011-5262)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2011-5262 impacting sonicwall aventail_sra_ex_virtual_appliance. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
SQL injection vulnerability in prodpage.cfm in SonicWALL Aventail allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the CategoryID parameter.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product sonicwall / aventail_sra_ex_virtual_appliance
Affected Versions -
Weakness Enumeration CWE-89

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2011-5262 impacting sonicwall aventail_sra_ex_virtual_appliance.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2011-5262.yaml
id: cve-2011-5262

info:
  name: sonicwall aventail_sra_ex_virtual_appliance - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2011-5262 affecting sonicwall aventail_sra_ex_virtual_appliance.
    Evaluation: SQL injection vulnerability in prodpage.cfm in SonicWALL Aventail allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the CategoryID paramet...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2011-5262
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2011-5262
    cwe-id: CWE-89
  tags: cve,cve-2011-5262,sonicwall,aventail_sra_ex_virtual_a,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "aventail_sra_ex_virtual_appliance"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2011-5262.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2011-5262
# Target: sonicwall aventail_sra_ex_virtual_appliance | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2011-5262 (sonicwall aventail_sra_ex_virtual_appliance)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against sonicwall aventail_sra_ex_virtual_appliance scope (-).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2011-5262.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2011-5262
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install aventail_sra_ex_virtual_a 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade aventail_sra_ex_virtual_a 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update aventail_sra_ex_virtual_a

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i aventail_sra_ex_virtual_a 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i aventail_sra_ex_virtual_a

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2011-5262 in sonicwall aventail_sra_ex_virtual_appliance?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update sonicwall aventail_sra_ex_virtual_appliance packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2011-5262?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2011-5262?

CVE-2011-5262 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2011-5262
Weakness CWE-89
Vendor sonicwall
Product aventail_sra_ex_virtual_appliance
Published 2013-02-12
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P