CVE-2011-5148

Name: CVE-2011-5148
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-31T21:55:02.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.88%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-5148 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple incomplete blacklist vulnerabilities in the Simple File Upload (mod_simplefileuploadv1.3) module before 1.3.5 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a (1) php5, (2) php6, or (3) double (e.g. .php.jpg) extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in images/, as exploited in the wild in January 2012.. EPSS estimates a 4.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple incomplete blacklist vulnerabilities in the Simple File Upload (mod_simplefileuploadv1.3) module before 1.3.5 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a (1) php5, (2) php6, or (3) double (e.g. .php.jpg) extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in images/, as exploited in the wild in January 2012.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.88%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wasen	Mod Simplefileupload	<= 1.3
Wasen	Mod Simplefileupload	1.0
Wasen	Mod Simplefileupload	1.1

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-5148?

How severe is CVE-2011-5148?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-5148 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5148?

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Source: NVD / NIST