# CVE-2007-5653: The Component Object Model (COM) functions in PHP 5.x on Windows do not follow safe\_mode and disable\_functions restrictions, which allows co

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2007-10-23 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Component Object Model (COM) functions in PHP 5.x on Windows do not follow safe_mode and disable_functions restrictions, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended limitations, as demonstrated by executing objects with the kill bit set in the corresponding ActiveX control Compatibility Flags, executing programs via a function in compatUI.dll, invoking wscript.shell via wscript.exe, invoking Scripting.FileSystemObject via wshom.ocx, and adding users via a function in shgina.dll, related to the com_load_typelib function.

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## References

- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3590
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4553
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37368
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27280

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