CVE-2006-4625 Security feature bypass in n/a

Low 3.6 Published Updated

Local attackers can bypass Apache security restrictions like safe_mode and open_basedir by using the PHP ini_restore function to reset configuration values.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2006-4625?

CVE-2006-4625 is a low-severity vulnerability in Php Php, published on 12 Sep 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PHP 4.x up to 4.4.4 and PHP 5 up to 5.1.6 allows local users to bypass certain Apache HTTP Server httpd.conf options, such as safe_mode and open_basedir, via the ini_restore function, which resets the values to their php.ini (Master Value) defaults.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4625?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php Php.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4625?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4625 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-4625 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4625 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Php Php vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jh35-xrpp-vv4q.

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