CVE-2011-1688

CVE-2011-1688 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bestpractical Rt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Best Practical Solutions RT 3.2.0 through 3.6.10, 3.8.0 through 3.8.9, and 4.0.0rc through 4.0.0rc7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1688?
Directory traversal vulnerability in Best Practical Solutions RT 3.2.0 through 3.6.10, 3.8.0 through 3.8.9, and 4.0.0rc through 4.0.0rc7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2011-1688?
CVE-2011-1688 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-1688 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1688?
CVE-2011-1688 primarily affects Bestpractical Rt. In total, 47 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1688?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1688 published?
CVE-2011-1688 was published on 2011-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (47)

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