CVE-2006-1015: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-1015: Argument injection vulnerability in certain PHP 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x applications, when used with sendmail and...

Argument injection vulnerability in certain PHP 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x applications, when used with sendmail and when accepting remote input for the additional_parameters argument to the mail function, allows remote attackers to read and create arbitrary files via the sendmail -C and -X arguments. NOTE: it could be argued that this is a class of technology-specific vulnerability, instead of a particular instance; if so, then this should not be included in CVE.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue affects legacy PHP applications that pass remote user input into mail-sending parameters when sendmail is used. An attacker could turn that input into unintended sendmail arguments, potentially causing arbitrary file reading or file creation. The source bundle does not identify a specific product list or CVSS score. Exposure is most likely in old PHP 3.x, 4.x, or 5.x applications that use sendmail and allow remote input to influence mail additional parameters. Modern systems may still be exposed if legacy code or compatibility paths remain deployed. Prioritize if the organization still operates legacy PHP applications or sendmail-backed mail forms. For current supported stacks, urgency depends on whether this risky coding pattern exists. The incomplete product and severity data means validation should come before broad emergency action. Mitigation focus: Audit legacy PHP mail handling for user-controlled additional parameters.; Remove remote input from mail additional_parameters and equivalent mail wrapper paths.; Check vendor guidance for legacy PHP and distribution-specific updates..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 7, 2006, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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