CVE-2010-1915: The preg_quote function in PHP 5.2 through 5.2.13 and 5.3 through 5.3.2 allows context-dependent attackers...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old PHP runtime information disclosure issue. In affected PHP 5.2.x and 5.3.x versions, preg_quote can expose memory contents when interrupted in a specific internal state. Business risk depends on whether legacy PHP apps still run these versions and expose attacker-influenced code paths reaching preg_quote. Exposure is most likely in legacy PHP 5.2 or early PHP 5.3 deployments. Modern supported PHP versions are not identified as affected in the provided bundle. Internet exposure depends on application code paths and attacker control over inputs or interruption conditions. Treat this as a legacy-technology risk. It does not justify emergency response without evidence of affected PHP versions in production, but any confirmed exposure should accelerate PHP modernization because these branches are long obsolete. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for PHP 5.2.x and PHP 5.3.0 through 5.3.2.; Check PHP and distribution vendor advisories for the applicable fixed packages.; Prioritize retiring unsupported PHP runtimes from production systems..

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Jun 28, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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