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CVE-2001-1246

HighPublished

PHP 4.0.5 through 4.1.0 in safe mode does not properly cleanse the 5th parameter to the mail() function, which allows local users and possibly remote...

Published: Jun 25, 2002
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 30, 2001

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

9.7%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

PHP 4.0.5 through 4.1.0 in safe mode does not properly cleanse the 5th parameter to the mail() function, which allows local users and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

Sources

PHP 4.x - SafeMode Arbitrary File ExecutionExploit
Wojciech Purczynski · php · Jun 30, 2001

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