CVE-2026-6735: XSS within PHP-FPM status endpoint

Published May 7, 2026
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Updated

Fixed (XSS within status endpoint). (CVE-2026-6735)

Other sources

In PHP versions 8.2. before 8.2.31, 8.3. before 8.3.31, 8.4. before 8.4.21, 8.5. before 8.5.6, due to improper sanitation of user data, it allows an attacker to compose an URL, which will cause the target to execute arbitrary JavaScript code (XSS) on the target's machine when the target is viewing the PHP-FPM status page.

Red Hat

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
PHP PHP<8.5.6
8.5.6
PHP PHP>=8.2.0<8.2.31
PHP PHP>=8.3.0<8.3.31
PHP PHP>=8.4.0<8.4.21
PHP PHP>=8.5.0<8.5.6
debian/php7.4<=7.4.33-1+deb11u5
7.4.33-1+deb11u11
debian/php8.2
8.2.31-1~deb12u1
debian/php8.4<=8.4.16-1~deb13u1
8.4.21-1~deb13u18.4.21-1

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 8.5.6
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.4.33-1+deb11u11
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.2.31-1~deb12u1
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.4.21-1~deb13u1Fixed in 8.4.21-1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade PHP to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.2.31
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade PHP to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.3.31
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade PHP to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4.21
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade PHP to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.6

Event History

May 7, 2026
CVE Published
via PHP·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via PHP·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
May 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:27 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 28, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:16 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·03:16 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-6735?

CVE-2026-6735 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-6735?

To resolve CVE-2026-6735, update your PHP version to 8.5.6 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-6735?

CVE-2026-6735 affects PHP versions up to 8.5.6.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-6735?

CVE-2026-6735 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2026-6735 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-6735 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable software is accessible over the internet.

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