CVE-2011-3712: CakePHP 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file

Published Sep 23, 2011
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Updated

CakePHP 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file

Other sources

CakePHP 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file, which reveals the installation path in an error message, as demonstrated by dispatcher.php and certain other files.

— GitHub

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Cakefoundation Cakephp=1.3.7
CakePHP CakePHP=1.3.7
composer/cakephp/cakephp=1.3.7
composer/cakephp/cakephp=1.3.7
1.3.8

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/cakephp/cakephp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.8

Event History

Sep 23, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:31 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·05:31 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Packagist·05:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3712?

CVE-2011-3712 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-3712?

To fix CVE-2011-3712, you should upgrade to a later version of CakePHP that does not have this vulnerability.

3

What type of information can be exposed by CVE-2011-3712?

CVE-2011-3712 can expose sensitive information such as the installation path of the application.

4

Which versions of CakePHP are affected by CVE-2011-3712?

CVE-2011-3712 specifically affects CakePHP version 1.3.7.

5

Can CVE-2011-3712 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-3712 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability to obtain sensitive information.

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