# CVE-2004-2692: The exec\_dir PHP patch (php-exec-dir) 4.3.2 through 4.3.7 with safe mode disabled allows remote attackers to bypass restrictions and execute

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2007-10-06 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The exec_dir PHP patch (php-exec-dir) 4.3.2 through 4.3.7 with safe mode disabled allows remote attackers to bypass restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via a backtick operator, which is not handled using the php_escape_shell_cmd function.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16498
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2004/Jul/0347.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/7243
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11928
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2004/Jul/0357.html
- http://kyberdigi.cz/projects/execdir/english.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2004/Jul/0350.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10598
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/384

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