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CVE-2001-1247

PHP 4.0.4pl1 and 4.0.5 in safe mode allows remote attackers to read and write files owned by the web server UID by uploading a PHP script that uses the error_log function to access the files.

Severity
Medium 6.4
Published
6 Dec 2001
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
14 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
9.4% in the next 30 daysHigher than 95% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
CWE-264
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
PHPServers and applications · cpe:a:php:php
  • Version 4.0.4pl1
  • Version 4.0.5

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-1247
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2001-1247