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5.0

eFront exposes installation path through lesson_info request

CVE-2012-6515 · published 13 years ago
Summary

Versions 3.6.10, 3.6.11 build 15059 and earlier of eFront can reveal the server's installation directory when an attacker sends a malformed courses_ID value to the lesson_info page. This information can aid attackers in planning further attacks against the system. Apply the latest eFront updates or patches and limit public access to the lesson_info module to prevent the leak.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
efrontlearning efront 3.6.10
3.6.11
cpe:2.3:a:efrontlearning:efront:3.6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
eFront 3.6.10, 3.6.11 build 15059, and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via invalid courses_ID parameter in the lesson_info module to index.php, which reveals the ins...
eFront 3.6.10, 3.6.11 build 15059, and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via invalid courses_ID parameter in the lesson_info module to index.php, which reveals the installation path in an error message.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published24 Jan 2013
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-6515 · NVD
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