Vulnerability Description
Elgg 1.7.6 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 vendors/simpletest/test/visual_test.php and certain other files.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/inspathx/source/browse/trunk/paths_vuln/%21_README
- http://code.google.com/p/inspathx/source/browse/trunk/paths_vuln/elgg-1.7.6Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/27/6
- http://code.google.com/p/inspathx/source/browse/trunk/paths_vuln/%21_README
- http://code.google.com/p/inspathx/source/browse/trunk/paths_vuln/elgg-1.7.6Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/27/6
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3733?
CVE-2011-3733 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Elgg 1.7.6 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 vendors/simpletest/t...
How severe is CVE-2011-3733?
CVE-2011-3733 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3733?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elgg Elgg.