CVE-2007-5653 describes a critical vulnerability in PHP 5.x on Windows where Component Object Model (COM) functions bypass safe_mode and disable_functions restrictions. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and commands, such as invoking wscript.shell or adding users, by exploiting functions like com_load_typelib. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (Critical), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with medium attack complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA KEV, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 5.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:windows:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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