How severe is CVE-2011-0523?

CVE-2011-0523 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2011-0523 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0523?

CVE-2011-0523 affects Iain Gypsy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0523?

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

When was CVE-2011-0523 published?

CVE-2011-0523 was published on 2012-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0523

CVE-2011-0523 is a low-severity vulnerability in Iain Gypsy with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Iain Gypsy
Published: 2012-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

gypsy 0.8 does not properly restrict the files that can be read while running with root privileges, which allows local users to read otherwise restricted files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0523?: gypsy 0.8 does not properly restrict the files that can be read while running with root privileges, which allows local users to read otherwise restricted files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-0523?: CVE-2011-0523 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-0523 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0523?: CVE-2011-0523 affects Iain Gypsy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0523?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0523 published?: CVE-2011-0523 was published on 2012-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:iain:gypsy:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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