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medium 6.8

CVE-2007-4010 json

The win32std extension in PHP 5.2.3 does not follow safe_mode and disable_functions restrictions, which allows remote attackers to execute…

published 19y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2007-3994

cvss
6.8
version 2.0, NVD
cisa kev
Not listed
not in CISA's catalog
epss
5.5%
EPSS 5.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
public exploits
1
Exploit-DB

Summary

The win32std extension in PHP 5.2.3 does not follow safe_mode and disable_functions restrictions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the win_shell_execute function.

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Timeline

  1. First public exploit (EDB-4218)
  2. Published

Exploit prediction

5.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-14).

Exploits and checks

  • EDB-4218 PHP 5.2.3 Win32std - 'win_shell_execute' Safe Mode / disable_functions Bypass local, 2007-07-24
  • securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25041 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified

CVSS scores

assigned by version score vector
NVD 2.0 6.8 AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Sources

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