CVE-2003-0863 Security feature bypass in n/a
PHP fails to enforce safe_mode_include_dir restrictions when unconfigured, allowing remote attackers to bypass file inclusion security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0863?
CVE-2003-0863 is a high-severity vulnerability in Php Php, published on 15 Oct 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The php_check_safe_mode_include_dir function in fopen_wrappers.c of PHP 4.3.x returns a success value (0) when the safe_mode_include_dir variable is not specified in configuration, which differs from the previous failure value and may allow remote attackers to exploit file include vulnerabilities in PHP applications.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0863?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Php.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0863?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0863 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2003-0863 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0863 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Php Php
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m77h-43fp-5x4g.