#VU97747 Insufficient Logging in PHP - CVE-2024-9026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97747

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9026

CWE-ID: CWE-778

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PHP
Universal components / Libraries / Scripting languages

Vendor: PHP Group

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to alter log files.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error, which can lead to logs from child processes to be altered.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PHP: 8.0.0 - 8.0.30, 8.1.0 - 8.1.29, 8.2.0 - 8.2.23, 8.3.0 - 8.3.11

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External links
https://www.php.net/ChangeLog-8.php#8.1.30
https://www.php.net/ChangeLog-8.php#8.2.24
https://www.php.net/ChangeLog-8.php#8.3.12

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.