CVE-2011-5079

CVE-2011-5079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netcreators Irfaq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in the Modern FAQ (irfaq) extension 1.1.2 and other versions before 1.1.4 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL, probably in the "return url parameter."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5079?
Open redirect vulnerability in the Modern FAQ (irfaq) extension 1.1.2 and other versions before 1.1.4 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL, probably in the "return url parameter."
How severe is CVE-2011-5079?
CVE-2011-5079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-5079 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5079?
CVE-2011-5079 primarily affects Netcreators Irfaq. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5079?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5079 published?
CVE-2011-5079 was published on 2012-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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