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PHP 4.0.5 through 4.1.0 in safe mode does not properly...

High severity Unreviewed Published Apr 30, 2022 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated Apr 3, 2025

Package

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

Description

PHP 4.0.5 through 4.1.0 in safe mode does not properly cleanse the 5th parameter to the mail() function, which allows local users and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database Jun 30, 2001
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database Apr 30, 2022
Last updated Apr 3, 2025

Severity

High

EPSS score

Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)

This score estimates the probability of this vulnerability being exploited within the next 30 days. Data provided by FIRST.
(87th percentile)

Weaknesses

Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection')

The product constructs a string for a command to executed by a separate component in another control sphere, but it does not properly delimit the intended arguments, options, or switches within that command string. Learn more on MITRE.

CVE ID

CVE-2001-1246

GHSA ID

GHSA-7pf5-hfgr-ch72

Source code

No known source code

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