CVE-2011-3712: Cakephp/cakephp CakePHP 1.3.7 Allows Remote Attackers Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-r7p6-fr3x-r877
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-3712 is a MODERATE cakephp 1.3.7 allows remote attackers vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Cakephp/cakephp libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves cakephp 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.8.

CVE-2011-3712 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-3712
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r7p6-fr3x-r877
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Cakephp/cakephp
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-3712

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cakephp/cakephp dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

cakephp/cakephp fixed: 1.3.8 
Upgrade cakephp/cakephp to 1.3.8
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for cakephp/cakephp

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2011-3712, inspect your project dependencies for Cakephp/cakephp:

inspect dependencies for cakephp/cakephp

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cakephp/cakephp in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.8), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Cakephp/cakephp, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

CakePHP 1.3.7 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 `dispatcher.php` and certain other files.

CVE-2011-3712 Affected Cakephp/cakephp Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
cakephp/cakephp
 Packagist
≥ 1.3.7
< 1.3.8
All 1 versions
1.3.7
1.3.8

References

NVD — CVE-2011-3712 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3712
Cakephp/cakephp Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp
code.google.com/p/inspathx/source/b... WEB
http://code.google.com/p/inspathx/source/browse/trunk/paths_vuln/%21_README
code.google.com/p/inspathx/source/b... WEB
http://code.google.com/p/inspathx/source/browse/trunk/paths_vuln/cakephp-1.3.7
Cakephp/cakephp Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/27/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3712?
CVE-2011-3712 is a security vulnerability in Cakephp/cakephp involving CakePHP 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Cakephp/cakephp versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.8 across affected packages: cakephp/cakephp.
What version fixes CVE-2011-3712?
Upgrading to 1.3.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cakephp/cakephp affected?
Yes, cakephp/cakephp is affected in releases prior to 1.3.8. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.8 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-3712?
CVE-2011-3712 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2011-3712?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for cakephp/cakephp'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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