How severe is CVE-2011-4115?

CVE-2011-4115 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2011-4115 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4115?

CVE-2011-4115 affects Cpan Parallel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4115?

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-2011-4115 published?

CVE-2011-4115 was published on 2020-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4115

CVE-2011-4115 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cpan Parallel with a CVSS 3.x 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 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cpan Parallel
Published: 2020-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Parallel::ForkManager module before 1.0.0 for Perl does not properly handle temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4115?: Parallel::ForkManager module before 1.0.0 for Perl does not properly handle temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2011-4115?: CVE-2011-4115 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2011-4115 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4115?: CVE-2011-4115 affects Cpan Parallel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4115?: 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-2011-4115 published?: CVE-2011-4115 was published on 2020-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cpan:parallel\:\:forkmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*