CVE-2013-1824: The SOAP parser in PHP before 5.3.22 and 5.4.x before 5.4.12 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary file...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability affects old PHP SOAP parsing. If an application lets an attacker influence a SOAP WSDL or SOAP XML document, the parser may disclose local files from the server through an XXE flaw. The main business risk is exposure of secrets or configuration files on legacy PHP systems. Exposure is most likely on legacy PHP deployments using the SOAP extension where WSDL or SOAP XML content can be attacker-controlled or fetched from untrusted locations. Modern supported PHP versions should not be affected by this specific pre-2013 flaw. Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing or partner-facing legacy PHP SOAP service. The vulnerability is old, but arbitrary file read can expose credentials and configuration secrets. Systems already on supported PHP releases should be lower priority for this specific CVE. Mitigation focus: Upgrade PHP beyond 5.3.22 or 5.4.12, or to a supported vendor-maintained release.; Apply distribution or vendor PHP security updates where backported fixes are used.; Avoid parsing attacker-controlled WSDL or SOAP XML with legacy PHP SOAP code..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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