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CVE-2025-14177

PHP out-of-bounds read

7.5 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.51%
  1. Published27 Dec 2025

Description

In PHP versions:8.1.* before 8.1.34, 8.2.* before 8.2.30, 8.3.* before 8.3.29, 8.4.* before 8.4.16, 8.5.* before 8.5.1, the getimagesize() function may leak uninitialized heap memory into the APPn segments (e.g., APP1) when reading images in multi-chunk mode (such as via php://filter). This occurs due to a bug in php_read_stream_all_chunks() that overwrites the buffer without advancing the pointer, leaving tail bytes uninitialized. This may lead to information disclosure of sensitive heap data and affect the confidentiality of the target server.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

PHP≥ 8.1.0 < 8.1.34 · ≥ 8.2.0 < 8.2.30 · ≥ 8.3.0 < 8.3.29 · ≥ 8.4.0 < 8.4.16

Remediation

Fixed in
PHP≥ 8.1.34

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-14177 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-14177 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.51%.

How severe is CVE-2025-14177?

CVE-2025-14177 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-14177?

Affected products include PHP.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14177?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example PHP 8.1.34 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.