CVE-2011-4972

Name: CVE-2011-4972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-13T21:15:11.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.74%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-4972 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. hook_file_download in the CKEditor module 7.x-1.4 for Drupal does not properly restrict access to private files, which allows remote attackers to read private files via a direct request.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

hook_file_download in the CKEditor module 7.x-1.4 for Drupal does not properly restrict access to private files, which allows remote attackers to read private files via a direct request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.74%

74.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ckeditor	Ckeditor	7.x-1.4

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/04/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/04/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://drupal.org/node/1337006Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/04/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/04/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://drupal.org/node/1337006Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4972?

hook_file_download in the CKEditor module 7.x-1.4 for Drupal does not properly restrict access to private files, which allows remote attackers to read private files via a direct request.

How severe is CVE-2011-4972?

CVE-2011-4972 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4972?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-4972?

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Source: NVD / NIST