CVE-2012-1823β€”PHP-CGI Query String Parameter Vulnerability

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2022-03-25 Β· last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2012-1823
Project:
PHP
Product:
PHP
Date Added:
2022-03-25
Due Date:
2022-04-15
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

PHP-CGI Query String Parameter Vulnerability

Description

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

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