CVE-2011-3719: Infoleak
First published: Fri Sep 23 2011(Updated: )
CodeIgniter 1.7.2 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 system/scaffolding/views/view.php and certain other files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CodeIgniter | =1.7.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3719?
The severity of CVE-2011-3719 is classified as medium due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3719?
To fix CVE-2011-3719, you should upgrade to a later version of CodeIgniter that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of files are affected by CVE-2011-3719?
Files such as system/scaffolding/views/view.php are specifically mentioned as affected by CVE-2011-3719.
Who can exploit CVE-2011-3719?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2011-3719 to obtain sensitive information by sending direct requests to vulnerable .php files.
What information is disclosed in CVE-2011-3719?
CVE-2011-3719 discloses the installation path of the CodeIgniter application in an error message.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/codeigniter
- canonical/codeigniter
- version/codeigniter/1.7.2