CVE-2011-3743: Hesk 2.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file, which re

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2011-3743 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting hesk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Hesk 2.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file, which reveals the installation path in an error message, as demonstrated by inc/footer.inc.php and certain other files.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2011-09-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hesk

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2011-09-23 23:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hesk hesk DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hesk || rpm -q hesk || hesk --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hesk sudo apt install hesk=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo apt-mark hold hesk

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list hesk sudo dnf downgrade hesk-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add hesk

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2011-3743?

hesk: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-3743 being exploited?

CVE-2011-3743 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2011-3743 affect?

CVE-2011-3743 affects hesk. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Hesk 2.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file, which reveals the installation path in an error message, as demonstrated by inc/footer.inc.php and certain other files.

How urgent is CVE-2011-3743?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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