CVE-2011-4075
High PUBLISHEDThe masort function in lib/functions.php in phpLDAPadmin 1.2.x before 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the orderby...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
The masort function in lib/functions.php in phpLDAPadmin 1.2.x before 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the orderby parameter (aka sortby variable) in a query_engine action to cmd.php, as exploited in the wild in October 2011.
- CVE Published
- Nov 02, 2011
- Exploitation Reported
- Nov 02, 2011
- CVSS
- 7.5 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- DSA-2333 debian.org · Vendor Advisory http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2333
- 46672 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/46672
- 46551 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/46551
- 18021 exploit-db.com · Exploit http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18021/
- 76594 osvdb.org · VDB Entry http://osvdb.org/76594
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- 50331 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50331
- [oss-security] 20111025 Re: CVE request: phpldapadmin <= 1.2.1.1 XSS and and code injection flaws openwall.com · Mailing List http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/25/2
- [oss-security] 20111024 CVE request: phpldapadmin <= 1.2.1.1 XSS and and code injection flaws openwall.com · Mailing List http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/24/9
- sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php sourceforge.net · CVE Record http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=3417184&grou...
- phpldapadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi phpldapadmin.git.sourceforge.net · CVE Record http://phpldapadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpldapadmin...
- dev.metasploit.com/redmine/issues/5820 dev.metasploit.com · CVE Record http://dev.metasploit.com/redmine/issues/5820
- phpldapadmin.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page phpldapadmin.sourceforge.net · CVE Record http://phpldapadmin.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
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| CVE First | 2011-11-02 17:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/phpldapadmin_query_engine.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2011-11-02 17:00:00 UTC · CVE
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:21 UTC
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/phpldapadmin_query_engine.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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17:00 UTC over 14 years ago17:00 UTC · over 14 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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17:00 UTC over 14 years ago17:00 UTC · over 14 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 14 years ago00:00 UTC · over 14 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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