Name: CVE-2007-5593: Improper Control of Generation of Code
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2007-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2007-5593, CWE-94, CVSS 6.3, EPSS 0.03771

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 drupal4Upgrade drupal5	Dec 10, 2025	Oct 24, 2007

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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