CVE-2015-6527

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 3.86%

Last modified

CVE-2015-6527 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The php_str_replace_in_subject function in ext/standard/string.c in PHP 7.x before 7.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted value in the third argument to the str_ireplace function.. EPSS estimates a 3.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The php_str_replace_in_subject function in ext/standard/string.c in PHP 7.x before 7.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted value in the third argument to the str_ireplace function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability
3.86%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PhpPhp7.0.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6527?
The php_str_replace_in_subject function in ext/standard/string.c in PHP 7.x before 7.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted value in the third argument to the str_ireplace function.
How severe is CVE-2015-6527?
CVE-2015-6527 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6527?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST