CVE-2019-11044 is a vulnerability in PHP versions 7.2.x (below 7.2.26), 7.3.x (below 7.3.13), and 7.4.0 on Windows, where the link() function incorrectly processes filenames containing null bytes, treating them as string terminators. This flaw could allow attackers to bypass path validation checks in applications, potentially leading to unauthorized access to files. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), indicating a network-exploitable issue with low attack complexity and high confidentiality impact. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code or significant community discussion has been observed.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 7.2.0, <= 7.2.26CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 7.3.0, <= 7.3.13CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 5.19.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tenable:securitycenter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
30CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:30:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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