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HIGH

CVE-2011-2765

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

pyro before 3.15 unsafely handles pid files in temporary directory locations and opening the pid file as root. An attacker can use this flaw to overwrite arbitrary files via symlinks.

Technical details

Published
2018-08-20

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2765?

pyro before 3.15 unsafely handles pid files in temporary directory locations and opening the pid file as root. An attacker can use this flaw to overwrite arbitrary files via symlinks.

Is CVE-2011-2765 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2011-2765 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2011-2765?

CVE-2011-2765 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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