CVE-2006-5178 describes a race condition in the symlink function of PHP versions 5.1.6 and earlier. This flaw allows local users to bypass the open_basedir restriction by manipulating symlinks, mkdir, and unlink functions to alter a file path after initial security checks but before the file is opened. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.2 (medium severity) due to its local attack vector, high attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation is noted in KEV or Hot List, an ExploitDB entry exists for PHP 5.2.12/5.3.1, and there is no significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 5.1.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.1:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.1:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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