How severe is CVE-2011-2725?

CVE-2011-2725 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-2725 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2725?

CVE-2011-2725 primarily affects Kde Ark. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2725?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-2725 published?

CVE-2011-2725 was published on 2014-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2725

CVE-2011-2725 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde Ark with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Kde Ark
Published: 2014-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Ark 4.7.x and earlier allows remote attackers to delete and force the display of arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in a zip file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2725?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Ark 4.7.x and earlier allows remote attackers to delete and force the display of arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in a zip file.
How severe is CVE-2011-2725?: CVE-2011-2725 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2725 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2725?: CVE-2011-2725 primarily affects Kde Ark. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2725?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2725 published?: CVE-2011-2725 was published on 2014-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:kde:ark:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:4.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:4.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:4.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:4.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.04:-:lts:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:11.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:11.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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