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CVE-2011-4367Myfaces Path Traversal

Apache MyFaces Vulnerable to Path Traversal

Published May 13, 2022 · Updated Nov 29, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-gjfx-9wx3-j6r7

Key Facts

Patch immediately
  • CVE-2011-4367 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Myfaces (Apache), mojarra (debian), org.apache.myfaces.core:myfaces-impl (maven).
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Myfaces 2.0.11, org.apache.myfaces.core:myfaces-impl 2.0.12, org.apache.myfaces.core:myfaces-impl 2.1.6.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v3.1

7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

34%

Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

40/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

1

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

1

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MyFaces JavaServer Faces (JSF) in Apache MyFaces Core 2.0.x before 2.0.12 and 2.1.x before 2.1.6 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) ln parameter to faces/javax.faces.resource/web.xml or (2) the PATH_INFO to faces/javax.faces.resource/.

Affected Products

7 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
MyfacesApacheSee advisory2.0.11
mojarradebianSee advisory0
org.apache.myfaces.core:myfaces-implmaven>= 2.0.02.1.6

Patched Releases

Myfaces

2.0.11

org.apache.myfaces.core:myfaces-impl

2.0.12, 2.1.6

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    May 13, 2022

  2. Last updated

    Nov 29, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
  • CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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Figures as of Oct 19, 2026. Compiled by Brandefense technologies from public vulnerability catalogs; scoring as described in How it works.

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