CVE-2011-2772 json
The get_dataroot_image_path function in lib/file.php in Mahara before 1.4.1 does not properly validate uploaded image files, which allows r…
published 2011-11-15 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2011-2746
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.3%
- EPSS 2.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 83%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The get_dataroot_image_path function in lib/file.php in Mahara before 1.4.1 does not properly validate uploaded image files, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a (1) large or (2) invalid image.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
-
security.debian.org
/debian-security/pool/updates/main/m/mahara/mahara_1.2.6-2+squeeze3.debian.tar.gz
patch
-
launchpad.net
/mahara/+milestone/1.4.1
patch
-
debian.org
/security/2011/dsa-2334
vendor-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/46719
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
- bugs.launchpad.net /mahara/+bug/784978
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2011-2772
- NVD CVE-2011-2772
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