REDHAT-BUG-2468562: XSS

Published May 10, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PHP PHP<8.2.31, <8.3.31, <8.4.21, <8.5.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade php to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.2.31
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade php to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.3.31
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade php to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4.21
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade php to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.6

Event History

May 10, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2468562?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2468562 is medium, rated at 4.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2468562?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2468562, upgrade to PHP versions 8.2.31, 8.3.31, 8.4.21, or 8.5.6 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2468562?

REDHAT-BUG-2468562 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper sanitation of user data.

4

Which versions of PHP are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2468562?

PHP versions 8.2.* before 8.2.31, 8.3.* before 8.3.31, 8.4.* before 8.4.21, and 8.5.* before 8.5.6 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2468562.

5

What can an attacker do with REDHAT-BUG-2468562?

An attacker can exploit REDHAT-BUG-2468562 to execute arbitrary JavaScript code on the target's machine.

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