CVE-2006-4483

Name: CVE-2006-4483
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-31T21:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.85%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4483 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The cURL extension files (1) ext/curl/interface.c and (2) ext/curl/streams.c in PHP before 5.1.5 permit the CURLOPT_FOLLOWLOCATION option when open_basedir or safe_mode is enabled, which allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions, possibly related to the realpath cache.. EPSS estimates a 2.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The cURL extension files (1) ext/curl/interface.c and (2) ext/curl/streams.c in PHP before 5.1.5 permit the CURLOPT_FOLLOWLOCATION option when open_basedir or safe_mode is enabled, which allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions, possibly related to the realpath cache.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.85%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Php	Php	< 5.1.5

References

http://cvs.php.net/viewcvs.cgi/php-src/ext/curl/interface.c?r1=1.62.2.14.2.6&r2=1.62.2.14.2.7Broken Link, Patch
http://cvs.php.net/viewcvs.cgi/php-src/ext/curl/interface.c?view=logBroken Link, Patch
http://cvs.php.net/viewvc.cgi/php-src/ext/curl/streams.c?r1=1.14.2.2.2.3&r2=1.14.2.2.2.4Broken Link, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/21546Not Applicable, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/22039Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/advisories/30411Not Applicable
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016984Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0178Broken Link
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_52_php.htmlBroken Link
http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.1.5Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.php.net/release_5_1_5.phpPatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492671/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19582Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3318Permissions Required
http://cvs.php.net/viewcvs.cgi/php-src/ext/curl/interface.c?r1=1.62.2.14.2.6&r2=1.62.2.14.2.7Broken Link, Patch
http://cvs.php.net/viewcvs.cgi/php-src/ext/curl/interface.c?view=logBroken Link, Patch
http://cvs.php.net/viewvc.cgi/php-src/ext/curl/streams.c?r1=1.14.2.2.2.3&r2=1.14.2.2.2.4Broken Link, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/21546Not Applicable, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/22039Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/advisories/30411Not Applicable
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016984Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0178Broken Link
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_52_php.htmlBroken Link
http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.1.5Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.php.net/release_5_1_5.phpPatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492671/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19582Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3318Permissions Required

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4483?

How severe is CVE-2006-4483?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4483 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4483?

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