How severe is CVE-2011-4695?

CVE-2011-4695 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-4695 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-2011-4695?

CVE-2011-4695 affects Microsoft Windows 7. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4695?

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

When was CVE-2011-4695 published?

CVE-2011-4695 was published on 2011-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4695

CVE-2011-4695 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 7
Published: 2011-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, when Java is installed, allows local users to bypass Internet Explorer sandbox restrictions and gain privileges via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by the White Phosphorus wp_ie_sandbox_escape module for Immunity CANVAS. NOTE: as of 20111207, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the module author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4695?: Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, when Java is installed, allows local users to bypass Internet Explorer sandbox restrictions and gain privileges via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by the White Phosphorus wp_ie_sandbox_escape module for Immunity CANVAS. NOTE: as of 20111207, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the module author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
How severe is CVE-2011-4695?: CVE-2011-4695 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4695 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-2011-4695?: CVE-2011-4695 affects Microsoft Windows 7. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4695?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4695 published?: CVE-2011-4695 was published on 2011-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:x86:*:*:*:*:*

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