How severe is CVE-2011-4644?

CVE-2011-4644 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-4644 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4644?

CVE-2011-4644 primarily affects Splunk. In total, 65 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4644?

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-2011-4644 published?

CVE-2011-4644 was published on 2012-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4644

CVE-2011-4644 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Splunk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Splunk
Published: 2012-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Splunk 4.2.5 and earlier, when a Free license is selected, enables potentially undesirable functionality within an environment that intentionally does not support authentication, which allows remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files via a management-console session that leverages the ability to create crafted data sources, or (2) execute management commands via an HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4644?: Splunk 4.2.5 and earlier, when a Free license is selected, enables potentially undesirable functionality within an environment that intentionally does not support authentication, which allows remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files via a management-console session that leverages the ability to create crafted data sources, or (2) execute management commands via an HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2011-4644?: CVE-2011-4644 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-4644 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4644?: CVE-2011-4644 primarily affects Splunk. In total, 65 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4644?: 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-2011-4644 published?: CVE-2011-4644 was published on 2012-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (65)

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