CVE-2008-7002

HighPublished

PHP 5.2.5 does not enforce (a) open_basedir and (b) safe_mode_exec_dir restrictions for certain functions, which might allow local users to bypass intended...

Published: Aug 18, 2009
Updated: Sep 16, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Sep 8, 2008

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

0.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 55.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

PHP 5.2.5 does not enforce (a) open_basedir and (b) safe_mode_exec_dir restrictions for certain functions, which might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions and call programs outside of the intended directory via the (1) exec, (2) system, (3) shell_exec, (4) passthru, or (5) popen functions, possibly involving pathnames such as "C:" drive notation.

Sources

PHP 5.2.5 - Multiple functions 'safe_mode_exec_dir' / 'open_basedir' Restriction Bypass VulnerabilitiesExploit
Ciph3r · php · Sep 8, 2008

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