VDB-308320 · CVE-2006-7243 · Qualys 156720

PHP up to 5.3.3 File Extension file_exists access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in PHP up to 5.3.3. Affected by this issue is the function file_exists of the component File Extension Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2006-7243. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHP up to 5.3.3. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function file_exists of the component File Extension Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at bugs.php.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-7243. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/14/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 156720 (Oracle Enterprise Linux Security Update for PHP (ELSA-2013-1615)).

Upgrading to version 5.3.4 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at php.net. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at svn.php.net. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PHP 5.3.4
Patch: svn.php.net

Timelineinfo

05/12/2025 🔍
05/12/2025 +0 days 🔍
06/14/2025 +33 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: php.org

Advisory: bugs.php.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-7243 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-7243
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-308320

Entryinfo

Created: 05/12/2025 10:59
Updated: 06/14/2025 20:48
Changes: 05/12/2025 10:59 (55), 06/14/2025 20:48 (6)
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