CVE-2011-2711

CVE-2011-2711 is a low-severity vulnerability in Lars Hjemli Cgit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-79.

Key facts

• Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-79
• Affected product: Lars Hjemli Cgit
• Published: 2011-08-03
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the print_fileinfo function in ui-diff.c in cgit 0.9.0.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filename associated with the rename hint.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2711?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the print_fileinfo function in ui-diff.c in cgit 0.9.0.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filename associated with the rename hint.

How severe is CVE-2011-2711?

CVE-2011-2711 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2011-2711 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2711?

CVE-2011-2711 primarily affects Lars Hjemli Cgit. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2711?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-2711 published?

CVE-2011-2711 was published on 2011-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://hjemli.net/git/cgit/commit/?h=stable&id=bebe89d7c11a92bf206bf6e528c51ffa8ecbc0d5
• http://hjemli.net/pipermail/cgit/2011-July/000276.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/45358
• http://secunia.com/advisories/45541
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/22/2
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/22/6
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/22/7
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/24/3
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/24/4
• http://www.osvdb.org/74050
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48866
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=725042
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68754
• https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/10998459

Affected products (27)

• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.8.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.8.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.8.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.8.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.8.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.8.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:lars_hjemli:cgit:0.9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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