CVE-2024-4577—PHP-CGI OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

PHP-CGI OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Description

PHP, specifically Windows-based PHP used in CGI mode, contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability is a patch bypass for CVE-2012-1823.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

KNOWN

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. Please check with specific vendors for information on patching status. For more information, please see: https://www.php.net/ChangeLog-8.php#
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4577

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Related Weaknesses

• CWE-78