CVE-2011-4714

Virtual Vertex Muster < 6.1.2 - Path Traversal via Backslash Dot Dot in URL

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2011-4714. PoCs published by Nick Freeman.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Virtual Vertex Muster 6.1.6, allowing an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the URL path. The example request shows how to access the 'muster.db' file using a traversal sequence.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Virtual Vertex Muster before 6.20 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a \.. (backslash dot dot) in the URL.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Nick Freeman · textwebappsasp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36375

This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Virtual Vertex Muster 6.1.6, allowing an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the URL path. The example request shows how to access the 'muster.db' file using a traversal sequence.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Virtual Vertex Muster 6.1.6
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target web server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP
by Nick Freeman · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18185

This is a writeup describing an arbitrary file download vulnerability in Muster Render Farm Management System due to directory traversal. It includes an example HTTP request to exploit the vulnerability but does not contain executable exploit code.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Muster < 6.20
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the Muster web management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/46991
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50841
Exploit exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18185
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/77375
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71513

Scores

EPSS 0.0393
EPSS Percentile 89.0%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
vvertex/muster < 6.1.2
Published Dec 08, 2011
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026