How severe is CVE-2011-3712?

CVE-2011-3712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-3712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3712?

CVE-2011-3712 affects Cakephp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3712?

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

When was CVE-2011-3712 published?

CVE-2011-3712 was published on 2011-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3712

CVE-2011-3712 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cakephp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Cakephp
Published: 2011-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CakePHP 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file, which reveals the installation path in an error message, as demonstrated by dispatcher.php and certain other files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3712?: CakePHP 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file, which reveals the installation path in an error message, as demonstrated by dispatcher.php and certain other files.
How severe is CVE-2011-3712?: CVE-2011-3712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3712?: CVE-2011-3712 affects Cakephp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3712?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3712 published?: CVE-2011-3712 was published on 2011-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cakephp:cakephp:1.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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