CVE-2011-5197

Name: CVE-2011-5197
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-09-23T17:55:01.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-5197 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in index/manager/fileUpload in Public Knowledge Project Open Harvester Systems 2.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that upload PHP files.. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in index/manager/fileUpload in Public Knowledge Project Open Harvester Systems 2.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that upload PHP files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.98%

77.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Public Knowledge Project	Open Harvester Systems	<= 2.3.1
Public Knowledge Project	Open Harvester Systems	1.0
Public Knowledge Project	Open Harvester Systems	1.0.1
Public Knowledge Project	Open Harvester Systems	2.0.0
Public Knowledge Project	Open Harvester Systems	2.0.1
Public Knowledge Project	Open Harvester Systems	2.3.0

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18266Exploit
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18266Exploit

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-5197?

How severe is CVE-2011-5197?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-5197 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5197?

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-2011-5197?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST