CVE-2011-4135Flexnet Publisher Path Traversal
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in lmgrd in Flexera FlexNet Publisher 11.10 (aka FlexNet License Server Manager) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to save, rename, and load operations on log files.
Published Jan 19, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2011-4135 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Flexnet Publisher (Flexerasoftware).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
30%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
52/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in lmgrd in Flexera FlexNet Publisher 11.10 (aka FlexNet License Server Manager) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to save, rename, and load operations on log files. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2011-1389.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flexnet PublisherFlexerasoftware | 11.10 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 19, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisorykb.flexerasoftware.com · search.do
- advisory45615
- patchflexerasoftware.com · 13057.htm
- exploitMSF flexnet_lmgrd_bof.rb
- otheribm.com · docview.wss
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in lmgrd in Flexera FlexNet Publisher 11.10 (aka FlexNet License Server Manager) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to save, rename, and load operations on log files.
Affected: Flexnet Publisher (Flexerasoftware) versions 11.10. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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