Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-8980 is a remote code execution issue in php-gettext before 1.0.12. If an application exposes vulnerable php-gettext translation handling to attacker-controlled input, it could allow arbitrary code execution. The bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or proof of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to applications bundling or depending on php-gettext versions before 1.0.12, especially PHP applications using translation pluralization paths reachable through user-controlled values. Treat this as high priority for any internet-facing PHP service using old php-gettext. Business urgency depends on whether vulnerable versions are present and reachable. Lack of CVSS and KEV lowers certainty, not potential impact. Mitigation focus: Upgrade php-gettext to 1.0.12 or later where used.; Check Linux distribution advisories for backported php-gettext fixes.; Review application dependencies for bundled php-gettext copies..
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- Known Exploited
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1367462CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://lwn.net/Alerts/708838/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://launchpad.net/php-gettext/trunk/1.0.12CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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