How severe is CVE-2011-3180?

CVE-2011-3180 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-3180 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3180?

CVE-2011-3180 primarily affects Suse Kiwi. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3180?

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-2011-3180 published?

CVE-2011-3180 was published on 2014-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3180

CVE-2011-3180 is a high-severity vulnerability in Suse Kiwi with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Suse Kiwi
Published: 2014-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

kiwi before 4.98.08, as used in SUSE Studio Onsite 1.2 before 1.2.1 and SUSE Studio Extension for System z 1.2 before 1.2.1, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the path of an overlay file, related to chown.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3180?: kiwi before 4.98.08, as used in SUSE Studio Onsite 1.2 before 1.2.1 and SUSE Studio Extension for System z 1.2 before 1.2.1, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the path of an overlay file, related to chown.
How severe is CVE-2011-3180?: CVE-2011-3180 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-3180 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3180?: CVE-2011-3180 primarily affects Suse Kiwi. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3180?: 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-2011-3180 published?: CVE-2011-3180 was published on 2014-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:suse:kiwi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:suse:studio_extension_for_system_z:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:suse:studio_onsite:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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