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CVE-2004-2692

HighPublished

The exec_dir PHP patch (php-exec-dir) 4.3.2 through 4.3.7 with safe mode disabled allows remote attackers to bypass restrictions and execute arbitrary...

Published: Oct 6, 2007
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 8, 2004

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

4.5%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 91.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

The exec_dir PHP patch (php-exec-dir) 4.3.2 through 4.3.7 with safe mode disabled allows remote attackers to bypass restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via a backtick operator, which is not handled using the php_escape_shell_cmd function.

Sources

PHP 4.3.7 - 'php-exec-dir' Patch Command Access Restriction BypassExploit
VeNoMouS · php · Aug 8, 2004

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