How severe is CVE-2011-4518?

CVE-2011-4518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-4518 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4518?

CVE-2011-4518 primarily affects Microsys Promotic. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4518?

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

When was CVE-2011-4518 published?

CVE-2011-4518 was published on 2013-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4518

CVE-2011-4518 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsys Promotic with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Microsys Promotic
Published: 2013-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the PmWebDir object in the web server in MICROSYS PROMOTIC before 8.1.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4518?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the PmWebDir object in the web server in MICROSYS PROMOTIC before 8.1.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-4518?: CVE-2011-4518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4518 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4518?: CVE-2011-4518 primarily affects Microsys Promotic. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4518?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4518 published?: CVE-2011-4518 was published on 2013-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

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cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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