CVE-2011-3707: JanRain PHP OpenID library (aka php-openid) 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information v...

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CVE-2011-3707 is a path disclosure issue in JanRain php-openid 2.2.2. A direct request to certain PHP library files can trigger an error message that reveals the server installation path. This does not show data theft by itself, but it can reduce attacker guesswork during broader probing. Exposure is most likely in PHP applications that include JanRain php-openid 2.2.2 and leave library PHP files directly reachable from the web while verbose errors are visible. Treat this as a low-priority hardening issue unless php-openid is internet-facing in a sensitive application. It should be fixed during routine maintenance or dependency retirement, especially if verbose errors are currently exposed. Mitigation focus: Check JanRain/php-openid or downstream vendor guidance for fixed versions or configuration advice.; Disable public display of PHP error messages in production.; Restrict direct web access to internal php-openid library files after application testing..

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

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