Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MyFaces JavaServer Faces (JSF) in Apache MyFaces Core 2.0.x before 2.0.12 and 2.1.x before 2.1.6 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) ln parameter to faces/javax.faces.resource/web.xml or (2) the PATH_INFO to faces/javax.faces.resource/.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Apache MyFaces - 'ln' Information Disclosure EDB-36681 · remote · Feb 9, 2012 · verified
GitHub 1 repository
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shoucheng3/apache__myfaces_CVE-2011-4367_2-0-11 ★ 0 · Aug 16, 2025
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.apache.myfaces.core:myfaces-impl | >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.12 | 2.0.12 | GHSA-gjfx-9wx3-j6r7 |
| Maven | org.apache.myfaces.core:myfaces-impl | >= 2.1.0, < 2.1.6 | 2.1.6 | GHSA-gjfx-9wx3-j6r7 |
References
- 20120209 [SECURITY] CVE-2011-4367 Apache MyFaces information disclosure vulnerability mailing-list
- 79002 vdb-entry
- myfaces-in-directory-traversal(73100) vdb-entry
- 47973 third-party-advisory
- 51939 vdb-entry
- [myfaces-announce] 20120209 [SECURITY] CVE-2011-4367 Apache MyFaces information disclosure vulnerability mailing-list