CVE-2007-5447

Public Exploit

Description

ioncube_loader_win_5.2.dll in the ionCube Loader 6.5 extension for PHP 5.2.4 does not follow safe_mode and disable_functions restrictions, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended limitations, as demonstrated by reading arbitrary files via the ioncube_read_file function.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.35% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4517 exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37227 vdb entry
http://osvdb.org/41708 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26024 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/27178 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5447?
CVE-2007-5447 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-5447?
To fix CVE-2007-5447, 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-2007-5447 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2007-5447 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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