How severe is CVE-2011-1738?

CVE-2011-1738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-1738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1738?

CVE-2011-1738 primarily affects Hp Palm Webos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1738?

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-2011-1738 published?

CVE-2011-1738 was published on 2011-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1738

CVE-2011-1738 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Palm Webos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hp Palm Webos
Published: 2011-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

HP Palm webOS 1.4.5 and 1.4.5.1 does not properly restrict Plug-in Development Kit (PDK) applications, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging unintended filesystem write access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1738?: HP Palm webOS 1.4.5 and 1.4.5.1 does not properly restrict Plug-in Development Kit (PDK) applications, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging unintended filesystem write access.
How severe is CVE-2011-1738?: CVE-2011-1738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-1738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1738?: CVE-2011-1738 primarily affects Hp Palm Webos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1738?: 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-2011-1738 published?: CVE-2011-1738 was published on 2011-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:palm_webos:1.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:palm_webos:1.4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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