CVE-2001-1246 describes a critical vulnerability in PHP versions 4.0.5 through 4.1.0, where the mail() function in safe mode fails to properly sanitize its fifth parameter. This flaw allows local users, and potentially remote attackers, to execute arbitrary commands through shell metacharacters. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, leading to potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not currently on CISA's KEV catalog or showing active exploitation, public exploit code exists (EDB-20985), indicating a clear path for attackers despite minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 4.0.5, <= 4.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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