# CVE-2006-4481: The (1) file\_exists and (2) imap\_reopen functions in PHP before 5.1.5 do not check for the safe\_mode and open\_basedir settings, which allows

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-08-31 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The (1) file_exists and (2) imap_reopen functions in PHP before 5.1.5 do not check for the safe_mode and open_basedir settings, which allows local users to bypass the settings. NOTE: the error_log function is covered by CVE-2006-3011, and the imap_open function is covered by CVE-2006-1017.

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## References

- http://www.php.net/release_5_1_5.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21768
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-342-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22039
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:162
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19582
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21546
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3318
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21842
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_52_php.html

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