CVE-2007-4010

PHP 5.2.3 - Remote Code Execution via win_shell_execute Function

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-4010. PoCs published by shinnai.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit bypasses PHP safe_mode and disable_functions protections by leveraging the win32std extension to execute cmd.exe. It demonstrates a bypass for PHP 5.2.3 on Windows systems.

Description

The win32std extension in PHP 5.2.3 does not follow safe_mode and disable_functions restrictions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the win_shell_execute function.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by shinnai · phplocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4218

This exploit bypasses PHP safe_mode and disable_functions protections by leveraging the win32std extension to execute cmd.exe. It demonstrates a bypass for PHP 5.2.3 on Windows systems.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHP 5.2.3 with win32std extension on Windows
No auth needed
Prerequisites: win32std extension loaded · PHP 5.2.3 on Windows
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35604
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25041
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4218

Scores

EPSS 0.0553
EPSS Percentile 91.8%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
php/php 5.2.3
Published Jul 26, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026