CVE-2011-2770: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-2770: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in man2html.cgi.c in man2html 1.6, and possibly other version, all...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in man2html.cgi.c in man2html 1.6, and possibly other version, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors related to error messages.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 03:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2011-2770 is a cross-site scripting issue in man2html 1.6, possibly other versions. A remote attacker could cause the CGI component to return attacker-controlled script or HTML through error messages. Business risk depends mainly on whether man2html.cgi is exposed to users or the internet. Exposure is likely limited to systems running man2html CGI, especially public or semi-public web servers that expose man2html.cgi. The affected vendor/product metadata is incomplete in the bundle. Treat this as a targeted cleanup item unless man2html.cgi is internet-facing. Public exposure raises urgency because XSS can affect users interacting with the service, but current evidence does not support emergency prioritization. Mitigation focus: Check Debian DSA-2335 and vendor guidance for patched packages.; Remove or disable man2html.cgi if it is not required.; Restrict CGI access to trusted networks or authenticated users..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 17:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 17, 2011, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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