How severe is CVE-2011-1338?

CVE-2011-1338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-1338 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-2011-1338?

CVE-2011-1338 primarily affects Xnview. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1338?

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

When was CVE-2011-1338 published?

CVE-2011-1338 was published on 2011-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1338

CVE-2011-1338 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xnview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xnview
Published: 2011-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in XnView before 1.98.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse .exe file in a folder selected by the "Open containing folder" menu item.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1338?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in XnView before 1.98.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse .exe file in a folder selected by the "Open containing folder" menu item.
How severe is CVE-2011-1338?: CVE-2011-1338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-1338 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-2011-1338?: CVE-2011-1338 primarily affects Xnview. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1338?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1338 published?: CVE-2011-1338 was published on 2011-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:1.74:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:1.80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:1.80.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:1.80.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:1.80.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:1.82:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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