CVE-2011-3699: John Lim ADOdb Library for PHP 5.11 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct re...

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CVE-2011-3699 is a path disclosure issue in John Lim ADOdb Library for PHP 5.11. Publicly reachable PHP files can trigger error messages that reveal the server installation path. This is usually not direct system compromise, but it can aid reconnaissance for later attacks. Exposure is most likely where ADOdb 5.11 files, especially test or development PHP files, are deployed under a public web root and PHP errors are visible to users. Treat as low urgency unless exposed on internet-facing systems with weak deployment hygiene. It should be cleaned up during routine hardening because path disclosure can reduce attacker effort in chained attacks. Mitigation focus: Check current ADOdb vendor guidance for affected versions and fixes.; Remove test and development files from production deployments.; Restrict direct web access to library internals where possible..

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Jun 27, 2026, 18:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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