How severe is CVE-2011-2478?

CVE-2011-2478 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-2478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2478?

CVE-2011-2478 primarily affects Google Sketchup. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2478?

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

When was CVE-2011-2478 published?

CVE-2011-2478 was published on 2012-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2478

CVE-2011-2478 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Sketchup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Google Sketchup
Published: 2012-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google SketchUp before 8 does not properly handle edge geometry in SketchUp (aka .SKP) files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2478?: Google SketchUp before 8 does not properly handle edge geometry in SketchUp (aka .SKP) files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2011-2478?: CVE-2011-2478 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-2478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2478?: CVE-2011-2478 primarily affects Google Sketchup. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2478?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-2478 published?: CVE-2011-2478 was published on 2012-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:google:sketchup:*:maintenance_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:sketchup:6.0:maintenance_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:sketchup:7.0:maintenance_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:sketchup:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:sketchup:7.1:maintenance_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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