Vulnerability Details : CVE-2007-4596
The perl extension in PHP does not follow safe_mode restrictions, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Perl eval function. NOTE: this might only be a vulnerability in limited environments.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2007-4596
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.28%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 64 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2007-4596
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2007-4596
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The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
Vendor statements for CVE-2007-4596
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Mandriva 2007-09-21Due to the nature of safe_mode and open_basedir restrictions, and in alignment with the PHP group’s stance on these features, Mandriva does not consider this a security issue.
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4314
Exploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
- cpe:2.3:a:php:php:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*