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CVE-2026-25237

CRITICALCVSS 9.2/10EPSS 0.40%

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CVE-2026-25237 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.2/10 on the CVSS scale. PEAR is a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components. Prior to version 1.33.0, use of preg_replace() with the /e modifier in bug update email handling can enable PHP code execution if attacker-controlled content reaches the evaluated replacement. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PEAR is a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components. Prior to version 1.33.0, use of preg_replace() with the /e modifier in bug update email handling can enable PHP code execution if attacker-controlled content reaches the evaluated replacement. This issue has been patched in version 1.33.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0
9.2/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability
0.40%

31.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PearPearweb< 1.33.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-25237?
PEAR is a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components. Prior to version 1.33.0, use of preg_replace() with the /e modifier in bug update email handling can enable PHP code execution if attacker-controlled content reaches the evaluated replacement. This issue has been patched in version 1.33.0.
How severe is CVE-2026-25237?
CVE-2026-25237 has a CVSS score of 9.2/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25237?
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