CVE-2011-0049

CVE-2011-0049 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mj2 Majordomo 2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 95% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the _list_file_get function in lib/Majordomo.pm in Majordomo 2 before 20110131 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the help command, as demonstrated using (1) a crafted email and (2) cgi-bin/mj_wwwusr in the web interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0049?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the _list_file_get function in lib/Majordomo.pm in Majordomo 2 before 20110131 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the help command, as demonstrated using (1) a crafted email and (2) cgi-bin/mj_wwwusr in the web interface.
How severe is CVE-2011-0049?
CVE-2011-0049 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0049 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 95% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0049?
CVE-2011-0049 primarily affects Mj2 Majordomo 2. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0049?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0049 published?
CVE-2011-0049 was published on 2011-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (30)

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