CVE-2012-1823
PHP-CGI Query String Parameter Vulnerability
n/a
CVSS
100.0%
EPSS (exploit prob.)
100.0%
EPSS percentile
Yes
Actively exploited
No
Ransomware use
2022-03-25
Added
Summary
sapi/cgi/cgi_main.c in PHP, when configured as a CGI script, does not properly handle query strings, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected software
Vendor: PHP · Product: PHP
Weakness types (CWE):
CWE-20
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
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