CVE-2000-0059

Summary

CVE-2000-0059 is a vulnerability affecting PHP3 with safe_mode enabled. This issue arises due to inadequate filtering of shell metacharacters in commands executed through the popen function. As a result, remote attackers can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it allows unauthorized system access and potential data theft or damage. It is crucial for system administrators to update their PHP installations to a secure version to mitigate this risk.

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