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CVE-2024-1874

PHP remote code execution

9.4 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 32.6%
  1. Published29 Apr 2024

Description

In PHP versions 8.1.* before 8.1.28, 8.2.* before 8.2.18, 8.3.* before 8.3.5, when using proc_open() command with array syntax, due to insufficient escaping, if the arguments of the executed command are controlled by a malicious user, the user can supply arguments that would execute arbitrary commands in Windows shell.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Affected products

PHP≥ 8.1.0 < 8.1.28 · ≥ 8.2.0 < 8.2.18 · ≥ 8.3.0 < 8.3.5
Fedoraproject Fedora39 · 40

Remediation

Fixed in
PHP≥ 8.1.28

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-1874 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-1874 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 32.6%.

How severe is CVE-2024-1874?

CVE-2024-1874 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.4, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 32.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-1874?

Affected products include PHP, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1874?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example PHP 8.1.28 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.