CVE-2011-5156

CVE-2011-5156 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sowsoft Effective File Search 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

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Effective File Search 6.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ztvunrar36.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .efs file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5156?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Effective File Search 6.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ztvunrar36.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .efs file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2011-5156?
CVE-2011-5156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-5156 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5156?
CVE-2011-5156 affects Sowsoft Effective File Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5156?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5156 published?
CVE-2011-5156 was published on 2012-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)