CVE-2005-3948

phpalbum < 0.2.3 - Directory Traversal via cmd or var1 Parameters

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2005-3948. PoCs published by r0t3d3Vil.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The provided text describes a local file inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in phpAlbum 0.2.3 and prior versions. It includes example URLs demonstrating how an attacker could exploit the vulnerability to read arbitrary files or execute server-side script code.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in main.php in PHPAlbum 0.2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the (1) cmd and (2) var1 parameters.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by r0t3d3Vil · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26668

The provided text describes a local file inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in phpAlbum 0.2.3 and prior versions. It includes example URLs demonstrating how an attacker could exploit the vulnerability to read arbitrary files or execute server-side script code.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: phpAlbum <= 0.2.3
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target web application
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP
webappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18045

This is a technical writeup detailing multiple vulnerabilities in PHP Photo Album <= 0.4.1.16, including XSS, local file disclosure, and PHP code injection. It provides proof-of-concept URLs and describes the vulnerable parameters.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Xss | Info Leak | Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHP Photo Album <= 0.4.1.16
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable application
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15651
Patch x_refsource_confirm
http://www.phpalbum.net/dw
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/21410

Scores

EPSS 0.0353
EPSS Percentile 87.7%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
phpalbum.net/phpalbum < 0.2.3
Published Dec 01, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026