CVE-2011-3744: Infoleak

Published Sep 23, 2011
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Updated

HTML Purifier 4.2.0 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 tests/PHPT/Reporter/SimpleTest.php and certain other files.

Affected Software

2 affected components
composer/ezyang/htmlpurifier<=4.2.0
Htmlpurifier Html Purifier=4.2.0

Event History

Sep 23, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:31 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3744?

CVE-2011-3744 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-3744?

To fix CVE-2011-3744, upgrade to a later version of HTML Purifier that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What kinds of attacks does CVE-2011-3744 facilitate?

CVE-2011-3744 facilitates information disclosure attacks by revealing installation paths in error messages.

4

Which version of HTML Purifier is affected by CVE-2011-3744?

CVE-2011-3744 affects HTML Purifier version 4.2.0.

5

What can attackers gain from exploiting CVE-2011-3744?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2011-3744 can gain insights into the internal structure of the application, potentially aiding in further attacks.

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