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CVE-2003-0863

The php_check_safe_mode_include_dir function in fopen_wrappers.c of PHP 4.3.x returns a success value (0) when the safe_mode_include_dir variable is not specified in configuration, which differs from the previous failure value and may allow remote attackers to exploit file include vulnerabilities in PHP applications.

Severity
High 7.5
Published
17 Nov 2003
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
14 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
6.9% in the next 30 daysHigher than 94% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
PHPServers and applications · cpe:a:php:php
  • Version 4.3.0
  • Version 4.3.1
  • Version 4.3.2

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-0863
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2003-0863