How severe is CVE-2011-1412?

CVE-2011-1412 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-1412 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1412?

CVE-2011-1412 primarily affects Ioquake3 Ioquake3 Engine. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1412?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-1412 published?

CVE-2011-1412 was published on 2011-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1412

CVE-2011-1412 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ioquake3 Ioquake3 Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ioquake3 Ioquake3 Engine
Published: 2011-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

sys/sys_unix.c in the ioQuake3 engine on Unix and Linux, as used in World of Padman 1.5.x before 1.5.1.1 and OpenArena 0.8.x-15 and 0.8.x-16, allows remote game servers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a long fs_game variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1412?: sys/sys_unix.c in the ioQuake3 engine on Unix and Linux, as used in World of Padman 1.5.x before 1.5.1.1 and OpenArena 0.8.x-15 and 0.8.x-16, allows remote game servers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a long fs_game variable.
How severe is CVE-2011-1412?: CVE-2011-1412 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-1412 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1412?: CVE-2011-1412 primarily affects Ioquake3 Ioquake3 Engine. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1412?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-1412 published?: CVE-2011-1412 was published on 2011-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ioquake3:ioquake3_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openarena:openarena:0.8.x-15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openarena:openarena:0.8.x-16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:worldofpadman:world_of_padman:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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