CVE-2026-7259 Details
Description
In 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, a mismatch between encoding lists in Oniguruma and mbfl leads to a NULL pointer dereference, resulting in a segmentation fault and denial of service. The vulnerability is exploitable when user-controlled input can influence the encoding passed to mb_regex_encoding().
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in PHP versions 8.2.* prior to 8.2.31, 8.3.* prior to 8.3.31, 8.4.* prior to 8.4.21, and 8.5.* prior to 8.5.6. This vulnerability arises from a mismatch between encoding lists in the Oniguruma regex library and mbfl, PHP's internal encoding library. When user-controlled input influences the encoding passed to mb_regex_encoding(), it can lead to a segmentation fault, causing a denial-of-service condition. The issue occurs because Oniguruma supports certain encodings that mbfl does not, creating a scenario where the encoding is accepted by the regex library but results in a NULL value when processed by mbfl. This NULL value is then dereferenced, causing a segmentation fault and crashing the PHP process.
Users can upgrade to PHP versions 8.5.6, 8.4.21, 8.3.31, or 8.2.31 to address this vulnerability.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/php/php-src/security/advisories/GHSA-wm6j-2649-pv75 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-476 | NULL Pointer Dereference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| php php | >= 8.2.0, < 8.2.31 >= 8.3.0, < 8.3.31 >= 8.4.0, < 8.4.21 >= 8.5.0, < 8.5.6 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 12, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |