CVE-2011-3824: Infoleak
Published Sep 24, 2011
·Updated
Your Own URL Shortener (YOURLS) 1.5 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 includes/auth.php and certain other files.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Yourls Yourls=1.5
Event History
Sep 24, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3824?
CVE-2011-3824 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-3824?
To fix CVE-2011-3824, you should upgrade Your Own URL Shortener to a version later than 1.5.
3
What type of information is exposed in CVE-2011-3824?
CVE-2011-3824 exposes the installation path of the application through error messages.
4
Which version of YOURLS is affected by CVE-2011-3824?
CVE-2011-3824 specifically affects Your Own URL Shortener version 1.5.
5
Can CVE-2011-3824 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-3824 can be exploited remotely by sending direct requests to certain vulnerable PHP files.