How severe is CVE-2011-5158?

CVE-2011-5158 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-5158 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5158?

CVE-2011-5158 affects Datev Grundpaket Basis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5158?

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-2011-5158 published?

CVE-2011-5158 was published on 2012-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5158

CVE-2011-5158 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Datev Grundpaket Basis 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Datev Grundpaket Basis
Published: 2012-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in the DMTGUI2.EXE and DvInesLogFileViewer.Exe components in DATEV Grundpaket Basis CD23.20 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) DVBSKNLANG101.dll or (2) DvZediTermSrvInfo004.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .dmt, .adl, .c02, .dof, or .jrf file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5158?: Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in the DMTGUI2.EXE and DvInesLogFileViewer.Exe components in DATEV Grundpaket Basis CD23.20 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) DVBSKNLANG101.dll or (2) DvZediTermSrvInfo004.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .dmt, .adl, .c02, .dof, or .jrf file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2011-5158?: CVE-2011-5158 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-5158 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5158?: CVE-2011-5158 affects Datev Grundpaket Basis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5158?: 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-2011-5158 published?: CVE-2011-5158 was published on 2012-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:datev:grundpaket_basis:cd23.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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