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CVE-2011-0754

4.4 · MEDIUM

The SplFileInfo::getType function in the Standard PHP Library (SPL) extension in PHP before 5.3.4 on Windows does not properly detect symbolic links, which might make it easier for local users to c…

Published Feb 2, 2011phpCWE-59EPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2011-0754 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting php php. It was published on February 2, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The SplFileInfo::getType function in the Standard PHP Library (SPL) extension in PHP before 5.3.4 on Windows does not properly detect symbolic links, which might make it easier for local users to conduct symlink attacks by leveraging cross-platform differences in the stat structure, related to lack of a FILE_ATTRIBUTE_REPARSE_POINT check.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from php. Update php to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
phpphp0Affected

References

Refbugs.php.net/51763Refwww.php.net/ChangeLog-5.phpRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65429Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12334Refbugs.php.net/51763Refwww.php.net/ChangeLog-5.phpRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65429Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12334

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0754?

CVE-2011-0754 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting php php. It was published on February 2, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-0754?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-0754?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from php. Update php to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-0754?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-0754 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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