CVE-2008-7002

Public Exploit

Description

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.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31064 vdb entry exploit
http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/31064.php exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-7002?
CVE-2008-7002 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-7002?
To fix CVE-2008-7002, 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-2008-7002 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-7002 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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