CVE-2011-1425

CVE-2011-1425 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aleksey Xml Security Library with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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

Description

xslt.c in XML Security Library (aka xmlsec) before 1.2.17, as used in WebKit and other products, when XSLT is enabled, allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via vectors involving the libxslt output extension and a ds:Transform element during signature verification.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1425?
xslt.c in XML Security Library (aka xmlsec) before 1.2.17, as used in WebKit and other products, when XSLT is enabled, allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via vectors involving the libxslt output extension and a ds:Transform element during signature verification.
How severe is CVE-2011-1425?
CVE-2011-1425 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-1425 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1425?
CVE-2011-1425 primarily affects Aleksey Xml Security Library. In total, 44 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1425?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1425 published?
CVE-2011-1425 was published on 2011-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (44)

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