CVE-2007-5447: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-5447: ioncube_loader_win_5.2.dll in the ionCube Loader 6.5 extension for PHP 5.2.4 does not follow safe_mode and...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 15:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy PHP extension issue. On Windows PHP 5.2.4 with ionCube Loader 6.5, a restriction meant to limit PHP code can be bypassed, allowing file reads that policy should have blocked. Business risk is concentrated in old hosted PHP environments still using this loader. Likely exposure is limited to Windows servers running PHP 5.2.4 with ionCube Loader 6.5 loaded. Risk depends on whether an attacker can influence or execute PHP code in that environment. Prioritize as a legacy-platform exposure review, not as a confirmed mass-exploitation emergency. Any internet-facing or shared-hosting environment still using this stack should be treated as urgent technical debt. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows PHP 5.2.4 systems and loaded ionCube Loader versions.; Check ionCube or hosting-vendor guidance for fixed or supported loader versions.; Remove or disable the affected loader where it is not required..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 14, 2007, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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4517CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
ioncube-readfile-security-bypass(37227)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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