CVE-2011-2167

CVE-2011-2167 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dovecot with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

script-login in Dovecot 2.0.x before 2.0.13 does not follow the chroot configuration setting, which might allow remote authenticated users to conduct directory traversal attacks by leveraging a script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2167?
script-login in Dovecot 2.0.x before 2.0.13 does not follow the chroot configuration setting, which might allow remote authenticated users to conduct directory traversal attacks by leveraging a script.
How severe is CVE-2011-2167?
CVE-2011-2167 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2167 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2167?
CVE-2011-2167 primarily affects Dovecot. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2167?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2167 published?
CVE-2011-2167 was published on 2011-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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