Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a critical remote code execution flaw in PHP when PHP is exposed through the CGI mode. An unauthenticated internet attacker could cause the server to treat parts of a URL query as PHP command-line options, potentially leading to full system compromise. Highest exposure is internet-facing web servers using PHP as CGI/php-cgi on versions before 5.3.12 or 5.4.2. Systems using vendor-packaged PHP from the 2012 era may also be affected until their distribution security updates are applied. Treat as urgent for any legacy PHP CGI estate. Because exploitation is known and compromise can be complete, internet-facing affected systems should be patched, isolated, or decommissioned immediately. Mitigation focus: Upgrade PHP to 5.3.12, 5.4.2, or a fixed vendor package.; Remove or disable php-cgi exposure where it is not required.; Apply relevant vendor advisories for Red Hat, SUSE, openSUSE, HP, Apple, or Mandriva systems..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=61910CVE reference
- https://bugs.php.net/patch-display.php?bug_id=61910&patch=cgi.diff&revision=1335984315&display=1CVE reference
- FEDORA-2024-49aba7b305CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2024-52c23ef1ecCVE reference · vendor-advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PKGTQUOA2NTZ3RXN22CSAUJPIRUYRB4B/CVE reference
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2012-1823CVE reference · government-resource
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
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