CVE-2026-44167
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2026-44167 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. phpseclib is a PHP secure communications library. Prior to 1.0.29, 2.0.54, and 3.0.52, anyone loading untrusted ASN1 files (eg. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
phpseclib is a PHP secure communications library. Prior to 1.0.29, 2.0.54, and 3.0.52, anyone loading untrusted ASN1 files (eg. X509 certificates, RSA PKCS8 private or public keys, etc). This is a bypass of CVE-2024-27355. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.0.29, 2.0.54, and 3.0.52.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-44167?
phpseclib is a PHP secure communications library. Prior to 1.0.29, 2.0.54, and 3.0.52, anyone loading untrusted ASN1 files (eg. X509 certificates, RSA PKCS8 private or public keys, etc). This is a bypass of CVE-2024-27355. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.0.29, 2.0.54, and 3.0.52.
How severe is CVE-2026-44167?
CVE-2026-44167 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44167?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2026-44167?
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