install.php in Drupal 5.x before 5.3, when the configured database server is not reachable, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that cause settings.php to be modified.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 6.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drupal | — | Upgrade to Drupal version 5.3 | Aug 2, 2017 | Oct 19, 2007 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade drupal5Upgrade drupal4 | Dec 10, 2025 | Oct 24, 2007 |
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