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CVE-2006-4481

The (1) file_exists and (2) imap_reopen functions in PHP before 5.1.5 do not check for the safe_mode and open_basedir settings, which allows local users to bypass the settings. NOTE: the error_log function is covered by CVE-2006-3011, and the imap_open function is covered by CVE-2006-1017.

Severity
High 7.2
Published
31 Aug 2006
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
14 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
1.4% in the next 30 daysHigher than 72% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
PHPServers and applications · cpe:a:php:php
  • Version 5.1.0
  • Version 5.1.1
  • Version 5.1.2
  • Version 5.1.4

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-4481
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-4481