CRITICAL
CVE-2011-3185
CWE-20Published: August 29, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
gtkutils.c in Pidgin before 2.10.0 on Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a file: URL in a message.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-3185 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 ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (28)
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http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=55Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/45663Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-3185
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 29, 2011
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-3185 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.