CVE-2026-12184: PHP PHP vulnerability

Published May 7, 2026
·
Updated

Fixed bug (Segfault in filegetcontents w/ a https URL and a proxy set). (CVE-2026-12184)

Other sources

PHP: Failure to setup TLS with a remote server can result in a remote DoS

Debian

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
PHP PHP<8.4.21
8.4.21
debian/php7.4
7.4.33-1+deb11u57.4.33-1+deb11u11
debian/php8.2
8.2.32-1~deb12u1
debian/php8.4
8.4.23-1~deb13u18.4.23-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4.21
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/php7.4 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.33-1+deb11u5Fixed in 7.4.33-1+deb11u11
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/php8.2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.2.32-1~deb12u1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/php8.4 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4.23-1~deb13u1Fixed in 8.4.23-1

Event History

May 7, 2026
CVE Published
via PHP·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via PHP·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·06:10 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 21, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:10 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-12184?

CVE-2026-12184 has a risk rating of 17, indicating a moderate severity level.

2

How does CVE-2026-12184 affect PHP?

CVE-2026-12184 causes a segmentation fault in the file_get_contents function when using an HTTPS URL with a proxy set.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-12184?

To mitigate CVE-2026-12184, update your PHP installation to the latest version where the bug has been fixed.

4

When was CVE-2026-12184 published?

CVE-2026-12184 was published on July 2, 2026.

5

What versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2026-12184?

CVE-2026-12184 affects specific versions of PHP that are prior to the fix implemented in PHP 8.3.32.

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