CVE-2011-4715: Path Traversal

Published Dec 8, 2011
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/koha/mainpage.pl in Koha 3.4 before 3.4.7 and 3.6 before 3.6.1, and LibLime Koha 4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the KohaOpacLanguage cookie to cgi-bin/opac/opac-main.pl, related to Output.pm.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Koha LibLime Koha<=4.2
Koha Koha=3.06.00.000
Koha Koha=3.04.06
Koha Koha=3.04.01
Koha Koha=3.04.03
Koha Koha=3.04.05
Koha Koha=3.04.04
Koha Koha=3.04.00
Koha Koha=3.04.02

Event History

Dec 8, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4715?

CVE-2011-4715 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4715?

To fix CVE-2011-4715, upgrade your Koha installation to version 3.4.7 or later or 3.6.1 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2011-4715?

CVE-2011-4715 affects Koha versions below 3.4.7, 3.6 below 3.6.1, and all versions of LibLime Koha up to 4.2.

4

What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2011-4715?

CVE-2011-4715 can be exploited to perform directory traversal attacks, which allow unauthorized access to file system data.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-4715?

Yes, the vulnerability can be mitigated by applying the available updates for the affected Koha versions.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203