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CVE-2007-0448

10.0 · HIGH

The fopen function in PHP 5.2.0 does not properly handle invalid URI handlers, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass safe_mode restrictions and read arbitrary files via a file path spe…

Published May 24, 2007phpEPSS 7.11%

Overview

CVE-2007-0448 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting php php. It was published on May 24, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The fopen function in PHP 5.2.0 does not properly handle invalid URI handlers, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass safe_mode restrictions and read arbitrary files via a file path specified with an invalid URI, as demonstrated via the srpath URI.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from php. Update php to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecurityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/44Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2175Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/22261Refsecurityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/44Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2175Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/22261

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0448?

CVE-2007-0448 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting php php. It was published on May 24, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-0448?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-0448?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from php. Update php to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-0448?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-0448 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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