CVE-2011-5219: Directory traversal vulnerability in examples/show_code.php in mPDF 5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2011-5219 is a file disclosure issue in an mPDF example script. If an organization exposed the vulnerable example page, an attacker could potentially read files from the server. The main business concern is leakage of configuration, credentials, or sensitive local files, depending on server permissions. Exposure is most likely in legacy web applications using mPDF 5.3 or earlier that left the examples directory publicly reachable. Systems that removed example files or block direct access to examples/show_code.php are less likely to be affected. Treat this as a targeted legacy exposure issue. It is not supported by KEV evidence here, but public exploit information and possible file disclosure justify prompt inventory and removal of exposed sample scripts. Mitigation focus: Identify applications using mPDF 5.3 or earlier.; Remove or block public access to mPDF example scripts.; Prioritize examples/show_code.php for removal from web-accessible paths..

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Jun 24, 2026, 19:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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