ioncube_loader_win_5.2.dll in the ionCube Loader 6.5 extension for PHP 5.2.4 does not follow safe_mode and disable_functions restrictions, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended limitations, as demonstrated by reading arbitrary files via the ioncube_read_file function
Published Oct 14, 2007
4.3
MEDIUMCVSS 2.0
EPSS 4.58%
Description
ioncube_loader_win_5.2.dll in the ionCube Loader 6.5 extension for PHP 5.2.4 does not follow safe_mode and disable_functions restrictions, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended limitations, as demonstrated by reading arbitrary files via the ioncube_read_file function.
Affected products
No data.
- 6.5
- 5.2.4
No data.
No Red Hat product state for this CVE.
No package ranges for this CVE.
Remediation
No remediation recorded yet.
Metrics
No CVSS v4.0 score for this CVE.
No CVSS v3.1 score for this CVE.
No CVSS v3.0 score for this CVE.
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
No CISA SSVC assessment for this CVE yet.
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 1, 2026.
Score over time
2022–2026- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Percentile over time
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Table of values (15 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed; showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 4.58% (0.04582) | 91.34th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 4.58% (0.04582) | 90.39th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 3.37% (0.03366) | 86.98th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 2.35% (0.02350) | 83.79th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 0.50% (0.00497) | 77.05th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 0.43% (0.00435) | 74.85th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 17, 2024 | 0.52% (0.00517) | 76.24th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 0.49% (0.00488) | 75.34th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Nov 26, 2023 | 0.59% (0.00590) | 75.83th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 0.42% (0.00416) | 70.76th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Apr 24, 2023 | 0.40% (0.00399) | 69.64th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 0.49% (0.00487) | 72.30th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 4.48% (0.04482) | 88.77th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Apr 1, 2022 | 4.48% (0.04482) | 87.66th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 4, 2022 | 4.48% (0.04482) | 71.45th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
References (5)
- http://osvdb.org/41708 vdb-entryx_refsource_OSVDB
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27178 third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIAVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26024 vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37227 vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4517 exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
| Link | Providers | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| http://osvdb.org/41708 | vdb-entryx_refsource_OSVDB | |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/27178 | third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIAVendor Advisory | |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26024 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID | |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37227 | vdb-entryx_refsource_XF | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4517 | exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB |
Change history (0)
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