CVE-2008-5844

php: change to the FILTER_UNSAFE_RAW in 5.2.7 breaks magic_quotes_gpc

Published Jan 5, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
PHP 5.2.7 contains an incorrect change to the FILTER_UNSAFE_RAW functionality, and unintentionally disables magic_quotes_gpc regardless of the actual magic_quotes_gpc setting, which might make it easier for context-dependent attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks and unspecified other attacks.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-5814 PHP 5.2.7 contains an incorrect change to the FILTER_UNSAFE_RAW functionality, and unintentionally disables magic_quotes_gpc regardless of the actual magic_quotes_gpc setting, which might make it easier for context-dependent attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks and unspecified other attacks.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 11:04 AM
Reserved
Jan 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 5, 2009, 8:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:01 PM
Severity
Public date
Dec 8, 2008, 12:00 AM