CVE-2007-4596 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via the Perl eval function in PHP's Perl extension, bypassing safe_mode restrictions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-4596?
CVE-2007-4596 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Php Php, published on 30 Aug 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4596?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Php.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4596?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2007-4596 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4596 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Php Php
Sources
Also known as GHSA-85qm-c7q8-mxvh, MINI-f98m-88ph-wvp9, MINI-j4wp-63vj-vqvv, MINI-pq56-p6j7-mm8p, MINI-vpff-gwxg-w5qm.