CVE-2015-8617 is a critical format string vulnerability in the zend_throw_or_error function of PHP 7.x before version 7.0.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting format string specifiers into a string misused as a class name, leading to incorrect error handling. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog or having Metasploit/Nuclei exploits, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-39082) exists, indicating public exploit code. Despite its severity, there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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