CVE-2007-4596 json
The perl extension in PHP does not follow safe_mode restrictions, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via th…
published 2007-08-30 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-4578
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 8.2%
- EPSS 8.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-4314)
- Published
Exploit prediction
8.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-4314 PHP 'Perl' Extension - 'Safe_mode' Bypass local, 2007-08-25
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
- Technology feeds
References
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/4314
exploit, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-4596
- NVD CVE-2007-4596
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CPEs and fixed versions use Anchore's correction of NVD's data: This record is disputed.