CVE-2011-3782: phpLD 2-151.2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file, w

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2011-3782 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting phpld. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

phpLD 2-151.2.0 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 libs/smarty/Smarty_Compiler.class.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: phplinkdirectory

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

phplinkdirectory phpld DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2-151.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2-151.2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2-151.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpld sudo apt install phpld=<VERSION_BEFORE_2-151.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold phpld

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpld sudo dnf downgrade phpld-<VERSION_BEFORE_2-151.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phpld

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-2011-3782?

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

Is CVE-2011-3782 being exploited?

CVE-2011-3782 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-2011-3782 affect?

CVE-2011-3782 affects phpld. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). phpLD 2-151.2.0 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 libs/smarty/Smarty_Compiler.class.php and certain other

How urgent is CVE-2011-3782?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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