How severe is CVE-2007-3205?

CVE-2007-3205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3205 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3205?

CVE-2007-3205 primarily affects Hardened-php Project Hardened-php. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3205?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-3205 published?

CVE-2007-3205 was published on 2007-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3205

CVE-2007-3205 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hardened-php Project Hardened-php with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hardened-php Project Hardened-php
Published: 2007-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The parse_str function in (1) PHP, (2) Hardened-PHP, and (3) Suhosin, when called without a second parameter, might allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary variables by specifying variable names and values in the string to be parsed. NOTE: it is not clear whether this is a design limitation of the function or a bug in PHP, although it is likely to be regarded as a bug in Hardened-PHP and Suhosin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3205?: The parse_str function in (1) PHP, (2) Hardened-PHP, and (3) Suhosin, when called without a second parameter, might allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary variables by specifying variable names and values in the string to be parsed. NOTE: it is not clear whether this is a design limitation of the function or a bug in PHP, although it is likely to be regarded as a bug in Hardened-PHP and Suhosin.
How severe is CVE-2007-3205?: CVE-2007-3205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3205 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3205?: CVE-2007-3205 primarily affects Hardened-php Project Hardened-php. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3205?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3205 published?: CVE-2007-3205 was published on 2007-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:hardened-php_project:hardened-php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hardened-php_project:subhosin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

61.19.69.203 (ipv4-addr)
50.255.62.89 (ipv4-addr)
105.27.148.94 (ipv4-addr)
104.199.176.250 (ipv4-addr)
117.53.44.117 (ipv4-addr)
45.84.120.3 (ipv4-addr)
79.137.34.248 (ipv4-addr)
64.53.7.231 (ipv4-addr)