The proc_open function in ext/standard/proc_open.c in PHP before 5.2.11 and 5.3.x before 5.3.1 does not enforce the (1) safe_mode_allowed_env_vars and (2) safe_mode_protected_env_vars directives, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute programs with an arbitrary environment via the env parameter, as demonstrated by a crafted value of the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable.
Published 2009-11-29 13:07:32
Updated 2018-10-30 16:26:21
Source Red Hat, Inc.
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Threat overview for CVE-2009-4018

Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2009-4018
Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 80
IPs affected by CVE-2009-4018 47,966
Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-4018

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 2.18%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 88 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2009-4018

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
7.5
HIGH AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
10.0
6.4
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2009-4018

  • Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

Vendor statements for CVE-2009-4018

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