CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
2.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A untrusted search path issue was found in Calibre at devices/linux_mount_helper.c leading to the ability of unprivileged users to execute any program as root.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-10-27
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2011-4125?
A untrusted search path issue was found in Calibre at devices/linux_mount_helper.c leading to the ability of unprivileged users to execute any program as root.
Is CVE-2011-4125 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2011-4125 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2011-4125?
CVE-2011-4125 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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