An HTTP Redirect-Status request header is exposed as HTTP_REDIRECT_STATUS, which PHP-CGI accepts as proof of an internal redirect, defeating cgi.force_redirect and potentially allowing file inclusion.
Affected versions
| Branch | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PHP 8.3 | < 8.3.12 | 8.3.12 |
| PHP 8.2 | < 8.2.24 | 8.2.24 |
| PHP 8.1 | < 8.1.30 | 8.1.30 |
Older branches: not assessed
Exploitation conditions
- PHP running as CGI
Remediation
Upgrade to 8.1.30, 8.2.24, 8.3.12 or a later release of your branch. If your branch is end-of-life, move to a supported branch. Distribution packages may carry a backported fix under an older version number; confirm with your vendor's security tracker.
A version number alone cannot prove patch status. Linux distributions and hosting providers often backport security fixes without changing the version. Check your vendor’s changelog.
Severity scores
| CVSS | Source | Vector |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 v3.1 | NVD | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
References
Data provenance
Secondary sources · pending primary verificationLast reviewed: Oct 24, 2026 · Source