CVE-2007-5898
UnknownEPSS 2.79%
Last modified
CVE-2007-5898 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) htmlentities and (2) htmlspecialchars functions in PHP before 5.2.5 accept partial multibyte sequences, which has unknown impact and attack vectors, a different issue than CVE-2006-5465.. EPSS estimates a 2.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The (1) htmlentities and (2) htmlspecialchars functions in PHP before 5.2.5 accept partial multibyte sequences, which has unknown impact and attack vectors, a different issue than CVE-2006-5465.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | <= 5.2.4 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27648Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27648Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-5898?
The (1) htmlentities and (2) htmlspecialchars functions in PHP before 5.2.5 accept partial multibyte sequences, which has unknown impact and attack vectors, a different issue than CVE-2006-5465.
How severe is CVE-2007-5898?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5898 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5898?
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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