CVE-2011-5021

CVE-2011-5021 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpids with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-94.

Key facts

Description

PHPIDS before 0.7 does not properly implement Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) filters, which allows remote attackers to bypass rulesets and add PHP sequences to a file via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5021?
PHPIDS before 0.7 does not properly implement Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) filters, which allows remote attackers to bypass rulesets and add PHP sequences to a file via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-5021?
CVE-2011-5021 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-5021 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5021?
CVE-2011-5021 primarily affects Phpids. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5021?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-5021 published?
CVE-2011-5021 was published on 2011-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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