CVE-2007-4010: Medium severity PHP PHP vulnerability

Published Jul 26, 2007
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Updated

The win32std extension in PHP 5.2.3 does not follow safemode and disablefunctions restrictions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the winshellexecute function.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PHP PHP=5.2.3

Event History

Jul 26, 2007
CVE Published
12:30 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4010?

CVE-2007-4010 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4010?

To fix CVE-2007-4010, upgrade PHP to a version higher than 5.2.3 that does not contain this vulnerability.

3

What version of PHP is affected by CVE-2007-4010?

CVE-2007-4010 affects PHP version 5.2.3.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2007-4010?

CVE-2007-4010 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server, posing a significant security risk.

5

Is safe_mode effective against CVE-2007-4010?

No, CVE-2007-4010 bypasses safe_mode restrictions, rendering it ineffective in mitigating this vulnerability.

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