How severe is CVE-2011-4972?

CVE-2011-4972 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2011-4972 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-2011-4972?

CVE-2011-4972 affects Ckeditor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4972?

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-2011-4972 published?

CVE-2011-4972 was published on 2019-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4972

CVE-2011-4972 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ckeditor 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ckeditor
Published: 2019-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

hook_file_download in the CKEditor module 7.x-1.4 for Drupal does not properly restrict access to private files, which allows remote attackers to read private files via a direct request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4972?: hook_file_download in the CKEditor module 7.x-1.4 for Drupal does not properly restrict access to private files, which allows remote attackers to read private files via a direct request.
How severe is CVE-2011-4972?: CVE-2011-4972 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2011-4972 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-2011-4972?: CVE-2011-4972 affects Ckeditor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4972?: 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-2011-4972 published?: CVE-2011-4972 was published on 2019-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ckeditor:ckeditor:7.x-1.4:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*

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