How severe is CVE-2011-5155?

CVE-2011-5155 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-5155 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5155?

CVE-2011-5155 affects Helpandmanual Help & Manual. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5155?

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

When was CVE-2011-5155 published?

CVE-2011-5155 was published on 2012-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5155

CVE-2011-5155 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Helpandmanual Help & Manual with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3. 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 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Helpandmanual Help & Manual
Published: 2012-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Help & Manual 5.5.1 Build 1296 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ijl15.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .hmxz, .hmxp, .hmskin, .hmx, .hm3, .hpj, .hlp, or .chm file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5155?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Help & Manual 5.5.1 Build 1296 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ijl15.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .hmxz, .hmxp, .hmskin, .hmx, .hm3, .hpj, .hlp, or .chm file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2011-5155?: CVE-2011-5155 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-5155 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5155?: CVE-2011-5155 affects Helpandmanual Help & Manual. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5155?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5155 published?: CVE-2011-5155 was published on 2012-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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