CVE-2024-1874

Command injection via array-ish $command parameter of proc_open()

Description

In PHP versions 8.1.* before 8.1.28, 8.2.* before 8.2.18, 8.3.* before 8.3.5, when using proc_open() command with array syntax, due to insufficient escaping, if the arguments of the executed command are controlled by a malicious user, the user can supply arguments that would execute arbitrary commands in Windows shell.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Using proc_open() string syntax avoids the problem.

Category

9.4
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 43.94% Top 5%
Affected: PHP Group PHP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/php/php-src/security/advisories/GHSA-pc52-254m-w9w7
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/12/11
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240510-0009/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/07/1
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PKGTQUOA2NTZ3RXN22CSAUJPIRUYRB4B/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/W45DBOH56NQDRTOM2DN2LNA2FZIMC3PK/
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/command-injection-vulnerability-in-php-on-windows-systems-cve-2024-1874-and-cve-2024-5585

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1874?
CVE-2024-1874 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-1874?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2024-1874: Using proc_open() string syntax avoids the problem.
Is CVE-2024-1874 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-1874 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~44% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-1874?
CVE-2024-1874 affects PHP Group PHP.
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