MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2007-1701

PHP 4 before 4.4.5, and PHP 5 before 5.2.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via deserialization of session data, which overwrites arbitra...

Vulnerability Description

PHP 4 before 4.4.5, and PHP 5 before 5.2.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via deserialization of session data, which overwrites arbitrary global variables, as demonstrated by calling session_decode on a string beginning with "_SESSION|s:39:".

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PhpPhp>= 4.0.0, < 4.4.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2007-1701?

CVE-2007-1701 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). PHP 4 before 4.4.5, and PHP 5 before 5.2.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via deserialization of session data, which overwrites arbitra...

How severe is CVE-2007-1701?

CVE-2007-1701 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1701?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.