CVE-2007-1701 is a critical deserialization vulnerability affecting PHP versions 4 prior to 4.4.5 and 5 prior to 5.2.1 when the register_globals setting is enabled. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating session data to overwrite global variables. With a CVSS score of 6.8, it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 4.0.0, < 4.4.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.0.0, < 5.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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