Vulnerability Description
phpBook 2.1.0 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 doc/update_smilies_1.50-1.60.php and certain other files.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Phpbook | 2.1.0 |
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/phpBook-2.1.0
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/27/6
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70601
- http://code.google.com/p/inspathx/source/browse/trunk/paths_vuln/%21_README
- http://code.google.com/p/inspathx/source/browse/trunk/paths_vuln/phpBook-2.1.0
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/27/6
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70601
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3771?
CVE-2011-3771 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). phpBook 2.1.0 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 doc/update_smilie...
How severe is CVE-2011-3771?
CVE-2011-3771 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-2011-3771?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Phpbook.