CVE-2007-4596 : The perl extension in PHP does not follow safe

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.

Published 2007-08-30 18:17:00

Updated 2021-03-29 14:39:15

Source MITRE

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Vulnerability category: Execute code

Products affected by CVE-2007-4596

PHP » PHP » Version: N/A
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2007-4596

EPSS FAQ

0.28%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 64 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2007-4596

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source	First Seen
7.5	HIGH	AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P	10.0	6.4	NIST
Access Vector: Network Access Complexity: Low Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: Partial Integrity Impact: Partial Availability Impact: Partial

CWE ids for CVE-2007-4596

CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

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

Mandriva 2007-09-21

Due 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.

References for CVE-2007-4596

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4314

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