# CVE-2011-4051: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2011-12-05 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-11-319-01.pdf
- http://www.indusoft.com/hotfixes/hotfixes.php
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-330/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21837
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/scada/indusoft_webstudio_exec.rb

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