CVE-2011-4125

CVE-2011-4125 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Calibre-ebook Calibre with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-426.

Key facts

Description

A untrusted search path issue was found in Calibre at devices/linux_mount_helper.c leading to the ability of unprivileged users to execute any program as root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4125?
A untrusted search path issue was found in Calibre at devices/linux_mount_helper.c leading to the ability of unprivileged users to execute any program as root.
How severe is CVE-2011-4125?
CVE-2011-4125 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2011-4125 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-2011-4125?
CVE-2011-4125 affects Calibre-ebook Calibre. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4125?
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-2011-4125 published?
CVE-2011-4125 was published on 2021-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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