CVE-2011-4075: Code Injection

Published Nov 2, 2011
·
Updated

The masort function in lib/functions.php in phpLDAPadmin 1.2.x before 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the orderby parameter (aka sortby variable) in a queryengine action to cmd.php, as exploited in the wild in October 2011.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Phpldapadmin Project Phpldapadmin=1.2.0
Phpldapadmin Project Phpldapadmin=1.2.0.1
Phpldapadmin Project Phpldapadmin=1.2.0.2
Phpldapadmin Project Phpldapadmin=1.2.0.3
Phpldapadmin Project Phpldapadmin=1.2.0.4
Phpldapadmin Project Phpldapadmin=1.2.0.5
Phpldapadmin Project Phpldapadmin=1.2.1
Phpldapadmin Project Phpldapadmin=1.2.1.1

Event History

Nov 2, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4075?

CVE-2011-4075 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4075?

To fix CVE-2011-4075, upgrade phpLDAPadmin to version 1.2.2 or later.

3

What versions of phpLDAPadmin are affected by CVE-2011-4075?

CVE-2011-4075 affects phpLDAPadmin versions 1.2.0 through 1.2.1.1.

4

Can CVE-2011-4075 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-4075 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the orderby parameter.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-4075?

The impacts of CVE-2011-4075 include arbitrary PHP code execution on the affected server.

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