CVE-2009-0754 Security feature bypass in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 3 Mar 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local users can bypass security restrictions and affect other virtual hosts by modifying mbstring.func_overload in .htaccess files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2009-0754?

CVE-2009-0754 is a low-severity vulnerability in Php Php, published on 3 Mar 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PHP 4.4.4, 5.1.6, and other versions, when running on Apache, allows local users to modify behavior of other sites hosted on the same web server by modifying the mbstring.func_overload setting within .htaccess, which causes this setting to be applied to other virtual hosts on the same server.

Weakness: CWE-134

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0754?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php Php.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0754?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2009-0754 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0754 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-mv3x-q5p2-7h93.