CVE-2011-2688

Name: CVE-2011-2688
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-07-28T18:55:02.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2688 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in mysql/mysql-auth.pl in the mod_authnz_external module 3.2.5 and earlier for the Apache HTTP Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user field.. EPSS estimates a 5.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in mysql/mysql-auth.pl in the mod_authnz_external module 3.2.5 and earlier for the Apache HTTP Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user field.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.66%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mod Authnz External Project	Mod Authnz External	<= 3.2.5
Debian	Debian Linux	5.0
Debian	Debian Linux	6.0
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0

References

http://anders.fix.no/software/#unixThird Party Advisory
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=633637Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://code.google.com/p/mod-auth-external/issues/detail?id=5Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/45240Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2279Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/12/10Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/12/17Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48653Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68799Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://anders.fix.no/software/#unixThird Party Advisory
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=633637Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://code.google.com/p/mod-auth-external/issues/detail?id=5Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/45240Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2279Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/12/10Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/12/17Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48653Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68799Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 28, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2688?

How severe is CVE-2011-2688?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2688 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2688?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-2688?

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Source: NVD / NIST