# CVE-2010-4700: The set\_magic\_quotes\_runtime function in PHP 5.3.2 and 5.3.3, when the MySQLi extension is used, does not properly interact with use of the

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-01-18 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The set_magic_quotes_runtime function in PHP 5.3.2 and 5.3.3, when the MySQLi extension is used, does not properly interact with use of the mysqli_fetch_assoc function, which might make it easier for context-dependent attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks via crafted input that had been properly handled in earlier PHP versions.

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## References

- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12620
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46056
- http://bugs.php.net/52221
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64964

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