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CVE-2011-2201

4.3 · MEDIUM

The Data::FormValidator module 4.66 and earlier for Perl, when untaint_all_constraints is enabled, does not properly preserve the taint attribute of data, which might allow remote attackers to bypa…

Published Sep 14, 2011mark_stosbergCWE-264EPSS 6.90%

Overview

CVE-2011-2201 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mark_stosberg data\. It was published on September 14, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Data::FormValidator module 4.66 and earlier for Perl, when untaint_all_constraints is enabled, does not properly preserve the taint attribute of data, which might allow remote attackers to bypass the taint protection mechanism via form input.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mark_stosberg. Update data\ 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
mark_stosbergdata\0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2201?

CVE-2011-2201 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mark_stosberg data\. It was published on September 14, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-2201?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-2201?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mark_stosberg. Update data\ 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.

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