PatchTheCVECVE-2011-4807: Directory traversal vulnerability in main.php in phpAlbum 0.4.1.16 and earlier allows remote attackers to read
CVE-2011-4807 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.
Directory traversal vulnerability in main.php in phpAlbum 0.4.1.16 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the var1 parameter.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.0% (top 13%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2011-12-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2011-4807?
phpalbum: upgrade to newer than 0.4.1.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2011-4807 being exploited?
CVE-2011-4807 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-2011-4807 affect?
CVE-2011-4807 affects phpalbum. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in main.php in phpAlbum 0.4.1.16 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the var1 parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2011-4807?
Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
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