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CVE-2007-5447

4.3 · MEDIUM

ioncube_loader_win_5.2.dll in the ionCube Loader 6.5 extension for PHP 5.2.4 does not follow safe_mode and disable_functions restrictions, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intende…

Published Oct 14, 2007ioncubeCWE-264EPSS 4.58%

Overview

CVE-2007-5447 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ioncube php_encoder. It was published on October 14, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

ioncube_loader_win_5.2.dll in the ionCube Loader 6.5 extension for PHP 5.2.4 does not follow safe_mode and disable_functions restrictions, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended limitations, as demonstrated by reading arbitrary files via the ioncube_read_file function.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ioncube. Update php_encoder 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

Refosvdb.org/41708Refsecunia.com/advisories/27178Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26024Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37227Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4517Refosvdb.org/41708Refsecunia.com/advisories/27178Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26024Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37227Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4517

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5447?

CVE-2007-5447 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ioncube php_encoder. It was published on October 14, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-5447?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5447?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ioncube. Update php_encoder 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-2007-5447?

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