CVE-2006-4481

Name: CVE-2006-4481
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-31T21:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4481 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) file_exists and (2) imap_reopen functions in PHP before 5.1.5 do not check for the safe_mode and open_basedir settings, which allows local users to bypass the settings. NOTE: the error_log function is covered by CVE-2006-3011, and the imap_open function is covered by CVE-2006-1017.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The (1) file_exists and (2) imap_reopen functions in PHP before 5.1.5 do not check for the safe_mode and open_basedir settings, which allows local users to bypass the settings. NOTE: the error_log function is covered by CVE-2006-3011, and the imap_open function is covered by CVE-2006-1017.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.44%

70.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Php	Php	5.1.0
Php	Php	5.1.1
Php	Php	5.1.2
Php	Php	5.1.4

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/21546Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21768Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21842Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/22039
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:162
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_52_php.html
http://www.php.net/release_5_1_5.phpPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19582
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-342-1
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3318
http://secunia.com/advisories/21546Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21768Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21842Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/22039
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:162
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_52_php.html
http://www.php.net/release_5_1_5.phpPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19582
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-342-1
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3318

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4481?

How severe is CVE-2006-4481?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4481 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4481?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST