CVE-2018-10549: An issue was discovered in PHP before 5.6.36, 7.0.x before 7.0.30, 7.1.x before 7.1.17, and 7.2.x before 7....

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-10549 is a PHP image metadata parsing flaw. A crafted JPEG can trigger an out-of-bounds read when vulnerable PHP versions process EXIF data. Business urgency depends on whether applications accept or process user-supplied images using PHP EXIF functions. Highest exposure is web applications or services running affected PHP versions that parse JPEG EXIF metadata, especially image upload, gallery, profile photo, CMS, or media processing workflows. Prioritize remediation where internet-facing systems process uploaded images. For systems without PHP EXIF parsing or user-controlled JPEG input, urgency is lower but version cleanup remains prudent. Mitigation focus: Upgrade PHP to 5.6.36, 7.0.30, 7.1.17, 7.2.5, or later.; Apply vendor security updates for affected distributions or appliances.; Review Debian, Ubuntu, Gentoo, Red Hat, Synology, and NetApp guidance where applicable..

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Jun 7, 2026, 13:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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