How severe is CVE-2011-5197?

CVE-2011-5197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-5197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5197?

CVE-2011-5197 primarily affects Public Knowledge Project Open Harvester Systems. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5197?

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

When was CVE-2011-5197 published?

CVE-2011-5197 was published on 2012-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5197

CVE-2011-5197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Public Knowledge Project Open Harvester Systems with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Public Knowledge Project Open Harvester Systems
Published: 2012-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in index/manager/fileUpload in Public Knowledge Project Open Harvester Systems 2.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that upload PHP files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5197?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in index/manager/fileUpload in Public Knowledge Project Open Harvester Systems 2.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that upload PHP files.
How severe is CVE-2011-5197?: CVE-2011-5197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-5197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5197?: CVE-2011-5197 primarily affects Public Knowledge Project Open Harvester Systems. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5197?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5197 published?: CVE-2011-5197 was published on 2012-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18266

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:public_knowledge_project:open_harvester_systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:public_knowledge_project:open_harvester_systems:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:public_knowledge_project:open_harvester_systems:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:public_knowledge_project:open_harvester_systems:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:public_knowledge_project:open_harvester_systems:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:public_knowledge_project:open_harvester_systems:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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