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CRITICAL

CVE-2011-4125

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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