Overview
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.
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
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2024-4577 |
| Vendor / Product | PHP Group — PHP |
| NVD Published | 2024-06-09 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-11-03 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 9.8 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Severity | CRITICAL |
| CWE | CWE-78 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2024-06-12 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2024-07-03 |
| Known Ransomware Use | ⚠️ Yes |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2024-07-03.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2024-06-12 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2024-07-03 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2024-4577 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |