CVE-2008-5624: PHP 5 before 5.2.7 does not properly initialize the page_uid and page_gid global variables for use by the S...

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This is an old PHP 5 safe_mode bypass. On PHP versions before 5.2.7, attackers in certain hosting contexts could change settings that safe_mode was meant to restrict. The main business risk is legacy PHP exposure, especially shared hosting or systems relying on safe_mode as a containment boundary. Likely exposure is limited to legacy systems running PHP 5 before 5.2.7, especially shared hosting, CGI/SAPI deployments, or applications depending on safe_mode restrictions. Modern supported PHP lines are outside the evidence provided here. Treat this as a legacy-risk cleanup item unless vulnerable PHP is still in production. If PHP before 5.2.7 exists on exposed or multi-tenant systems, prioritize remediation because the affected control was intended to enforce hosting isolation. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running PHP 5 before 5.2.7.; Upgrade affected PHP runtimes according to vendor guidance.; Review OS vendor advisories for packaged PHP builds..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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