HIGH
CVE-2011-1412
CWE-20Published: August 4, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
sys/sys_unix.c in the ioQuake3 engine on Unix and Linux, as used in World of Padman 1.5.x before 1.5.1.1 and OpenArena 0.8.x-15 and 0.8.x-16, allows remote game servers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a long fs_game variable.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-1412 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
ioquake31 product(s)
ioquake3 engine
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
openarena1 product(s)
openarena
worldofpadman1 product(s)
world of padman
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (28)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/45417Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/45468Vendor Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=725951Exploit · Patch
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-1412
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 4, 2011
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-1412 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.