How severe is CVE-2011-1946?

CVE-2011-1946 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-1946 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1946?

CVE-2011-1946 affects Hongli Lai Libgnomesu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1946?

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-2011-1946 published?

CVE-2011-1946 was published on 2011-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1946

CVE-2011-1946 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hongli Lai Libgnomesu 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% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hongli Lai Libgnomesu
Published: 2011-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

gnomesu-pam-backend in libgnomesu 1.0.0 prints an error message but proceeds with the non-error code path upon failure of the setgid or setuid function, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to two unprivileged user accounts, and running many processes under one of these accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1946?: gnomesu-pam-backend in libgnomesu 1.0.0 prints an error message but proceeds with the non-error code path upon failure of the setgid or setuid function, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to two unprivileged user accounts, and running many processes under one of these accounts.
How severe is CVE-2011-1946?: CVE-2011-1946 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-1946 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1946?: CVE-2011-1946 affects Hongli Lai Libgnomesu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1946?: 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-2011-1946 published?: CVE-2011-1946 was published on 2011-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hongli_lai:libgnomesu:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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