#VU97748 Input validation error in PHP - CVE-2024-8925

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97748

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8925

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PHP
Universal components / Libraries / Scripting languages

Vendor: PHP Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when parsing multipart form data. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and bypass implemented security restrictions.

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.