How severe is CVE-2011-3783?

CVE-2011-3783 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-3783 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3783?

CVE-2011-3783 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3783?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-3783 published?

CVE-2011-3783 was published on 2011-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3783

CVE-2011-3783 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyfaq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Phpmyfaq
Published: 2011-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

phpMyFAQ 2.6.13 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 lang/language_uk.php and certain other files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3783?: phpMyFAQ 2.6.13 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 lang/language_uk.php and certain other files.
How severe is CVE-2011-3783?: CVE-2011-3783 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3783 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3783?: CVE-2011-3783 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3783?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3783 published?: CVE-2011-3783 was published on 2011-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpmyfaq:phpmyfaq:2.6.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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