# CVE-2008-7002: PHP 5.2.5 does not enforce (a) open\_basedir and (b) safe\_mode\_exec\_dir restrictions for certain functions, which might allow local users to

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2009-08-18 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

PHP 5.2.5 does not enforce (a) open_basedir and (b) safe_mode_exec_dir restrictions for certain functions, which might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions and call programs outside of the intended directory via the (1) exec, (2) system, (3) shell_exec, (4) passthru, or (5) popen functions, possibly involving pathnames such as "C:" drive notation.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31064
- http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/31064.php
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32343

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