CVE-2007-5934: The LOB functionality in PEAR MDB2 before 2.5.0a1 interprets a request to store a URL string as a request t...

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This flaw affects old PEAR MDB2 versions used by PHP applications. When an application stores large objects, MDB2 may treat a submitted URL as something to fetch, not plain text. An attacker could make the server retrieve local files or internal web resources if the application accepts such input. Exposure is likely limited to legacy PHP applications using PEAR MDB2 before 2.5.0a1 with LOB functionality reachable through user-controlled form fields or API inputs. Systems without PEAR MDB2, without LOB use, or without attacker-controlled LOB input are less likely exposed. Prioritize if legacy PHP applications use PEAR MDB2 and accept user-submitted file, document, or rich content fields. The issue can expose internal resources, but evidence in the provided sources does not indicate active exploitation. Treat as a targeted legacy dependency remediation task. Mitigation focus: Upgrade PEAR MDB2 to 2.5.0a1 or later where applicable.; Apply distribution vendor updates for packaged PEAR MDB2 installations.; Restrict user-controlled input from reaching MDB2 LOB storage paths..

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Jun 28, 2026, 21:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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