CVE-2011-0063
MediumPublic exploitThe _list_file_get function in lib/Majordomo.pm in Majordomo 2 20110203 and earlier allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via a ./.../ sequence in the "extra" parameter to the help command, which causes the regular expression to…
Published Mar 15, 2011 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2011-0063 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Majordomo 2 (Mj2).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Majordomo 2 20110203.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
85%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The _list_file_get function in lib/Majordomo.pm in Majordomo 2 20110203 and earlier allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via a ./.../ sequence in the "extra" parameter to the help command, which causes the regular expression to produce .. (dot dot) sequences. NOTE: this vulnerability is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-0049.
Affected Products
34 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Majordomo 2Mj2 | 20110101, 20110102, 20110103, 20110104, 20110105, 20110106, 20110107, 20110108 | 20110203 |
Patched Releases
Majordomo 2
20110203
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 15, 2011
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisory43631
- patchhttps://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=631307
- exploithttp://sotiriu.de/adv/NSOADV-2011-003.txt
- exploitExploitDB-16103
- other8133
FAQ
Common Questions.
The _list_file_get function in lib/Majordomo.pm in Majordomo 2 20110203 and earlier allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via a ./.../ sequence in the "extra" parameter to the help command, which causes the regular expression to produce ..
Affected: Majordomo 2 (Mj2) versions 20110101, 20110102, 20110103, 20110104, 20110105, 20110106, 20110107, 20110108. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Majordomo 2 20110203.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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