CVE-2007-0448

Public Exploit

Description

The fopen function in PHP 5.2.0 does not properly handle invalid URI handlers, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass safe_mode restrictions and read arbitrary files via a file path specified with an invalid URI, as demonstrated via the srpath URI.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.82% Top 20%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/44	third party advisory exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22261	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2175	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0448?: CVE-2007-0448 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-0448?: To fix CVE-2007-0448, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-0448 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2007-0448 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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