CISA-confirmed known exploited vulnerability

CVE-2012-1823

PHP-CGI Query String Parameter Vulnerability

PHP · PHP

Vulnerability details

sapi/cgi/cgi_main.c in PHP, when configured as a CGI script, does not properly handle query strings, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Added to CISA KEV: 2022-03-25

Ransomware campaign use: Unknown

CISA due date: 2022-04-15

Defensive guidance from CISA

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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Source catalog date: 2026-11-06T19:44:45.1797Z · Last retrieved: 2026-11-06 21:02:26 UTC

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