CVE-2011-3770: phpAlbum 0.4.1.14 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file,

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2011-3770 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting phpalbum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

phpAlbum 0.4.1.14 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 themes/Flowing_Dark/parameters.tpl.php and certain other files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2011-09-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpalbum

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2011-09-24 00:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpalbum phpalbum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.4.1.14

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.4.1.14

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.4.1.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpalbum sudo apt install phpalbum=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.1.14> sudo apt-mark hold phpalbum

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpalbum sudo dnf downgrade phpalbum-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.1.14> sudo dnf versionlock add phpalbum

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-2011-3770?

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

Is CVE-2011-3770 being exploited?

CVE-2011-3770 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-2011-3770 affect?

CVE-2011-3770 affects phpalbum. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). phpAlbum 0.4.1.14 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 themes/Flowing_Dark/parameters.tpl.php and certain ot

How urgent is CVE-2011-3770?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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