CVE-2011-3768: Infoleak
First published: Sat Sep 24 2011(Updated: )
Phorum 5.2.15a 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 css.php and certain other files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Phorum | =5.2.15a |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3768?
CVE-2011-3768 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to information exposure risks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3768?
Fix CVE-2011-3768 by upgrading to Phorum version 5.2.15b or later.
What kind of information does CVE-2011-3768 expose?
CVE-2011-3768 can expose sensitive information including the installation path of the Phorum application.
Which versions of Phorum are affected by CVE-2011-3768?
Phorum version 5.2.15a is the specifically affected version by CVE-2011-3768.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2011-3768?
A possible workaround for CVE-2011-3768 is to restrict access to sensitive .php files through server configuration.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/phorum
- canonical/phorum
- version/phorum/5.2.15a