How severe is CVE-2011-0049?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2011-0049 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2011-0049?

Affected package information for CVE-2011-0049 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0049?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2011-0049 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2011-0049 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 5 known exploit references for CVE-2011-0049, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB and 4 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2011-0049?

CVE-2011-0049 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 90.6%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0049?

CVE-2011-0049 is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2011-0049?

CVE-2011-0049 affects mj2 majordomo 2 (29 versions, e.g. 20110101, 20110102, 20110103…). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2011-0049?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2011-0049, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2011-0049 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2011-0049 was published on February 4, 2011 and was last updated on April 29, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CVE-2011-0049

Directory traversal vulnerability in the _list_file_get function in lib/Majordomo.pm in Majordomo 2 before 20110131 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot)…

Published

Feb 4, 2011

Updated

Apr 29, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

5 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

90.6%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the _list_file_get function in lib/Majordomo.pm in Majordomo 2 before 20110131 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the help command, as demonstrated using (1) a crafted email and (2) cgi-bin/mj_wwwusr in the web interface.

Affected Products

1 product · 30 configurations

Application

majordomo 2mj2

≤ 20110130

29 versions

201101012011010220110103201101042011010520110106201101072011010820110109201101102011011120110112

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-16103remotemultiple✓ Verified

Majordomo2 - 'SMTP/HTTP' Directory Traversal

by Michael Brooks · Feb 3, 2011

Exploit-DB Source

Frequently Asked Questions

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