CVE-2011-5060

What it is

The par_mktmpdir function in the PAR module before 1.003 for Perl creates temporary files in a directory with a predictable name without verifying ownership and permissions of this directory, which allows local users to overwrite files when another user extracts a PAR packed program, a different vulnerability in a different package than CVE-2011-4114.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2012-01-13 19:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:35 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 3.3 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2012-01-13 19:55 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:35 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-264

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Roderich Schupp par-packer Module ≤ 1.002
• Roderich Schupp par-packer Module 0.63
• Roderich Schupp par-packer Module 0.64
• Roderich Schupp par-packer Module 0.65
• Roderich Schupp par-packer Module 0.66
• Roderich Schupp par-packer Module 0.67
• Roderich Schupp par-packer Module 0.68
• Roderich Schupp par-packer Module 0.69

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 3.3

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Medium

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Partial

Availability

Partial

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