How severe is CVE-2011-0441?

CVE-2011-0441 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-0441 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0441?

CVE-2011-0441 affects Php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0441?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-0441 published?

CVE-2011-0441 was published on 2011-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0441

CVE-2011-0441 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Php with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Php
Published: 2011-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Debian GNU/Linux /etc/cron.d/php5 cron job for PHP 5.3.5 allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a directory under /var/lib/php5/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0441?: The Debian GNU/Linux /etc/cron.d/php5 cron job for PHP 5.3.5 allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a directory under /var/lib/php5/.
How severe is CVE-2011-0441?: CVE-2011-0441 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0441 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0441?: CVE-2011-0441 affects Php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0441?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0441 published?: CVE-2011-0441 was published on 2011-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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