CVE-2011-5079

Name: CVE-2011-5079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-02-14T17:55:01.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-5079 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Open redirect vulnerability in the Modern FAQ (irfaq) extension 1.1.2 and other versions before 1.1.4 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL, probably in the "return url parameter.". EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in the Modern FAQ (irfaq) extension 1.1.2 and other versions before 1.1.4 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL, probably in the "return url parameter."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netcreators	Irfaq	<= 1.1.2
Netcreators	Irfaq	1.0.1
Netcreators	Irfaq	1.0.2
Netcreators	Irfaq	1.1.0
Netcreators	Irfaq	1.1.1

References

http://osvdb.org/78750
http://secunia.com/advisories/47823Vendor Advisory
http://typo3.org/extensions/repository/view/irfaq/1.1.4/info/ChangeLog/Patch
http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-extensions/typo3-ext-sa-2012-001/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51845
http://osvdb.org/78750
http://secunia.com/advisories/47823Vendor Advisory
http://typo3.org/extensions/repository/view/irfaq/1.1.4/info/ChangeLog/Patch
http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-extensions/typo3-ext-sa-2012-001/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51845

Timeline

Published: Feb 14, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-5079?

How severe is CVE-2011-5079?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-5079 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5079?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST