PHP 8.4.x < 8.4.16 Multiple Vulnerabilities

high Nessus Plugin ID 279270

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Synopsis

The version PHP running on the remote web server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The version of PHP installed on the remote host is prior to 8.4.16. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the Version 8.4.16 advisory.

- Debian Linux - php7.4 - None php8.2 - None php8.4 - None Ubuntu Linux - [Unknown description] (CVE-2025-14177, CVE-2025-14178, CVE-2025-14180)

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to PHP version 8.4.16 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 279270

File Name: php_8_4_16.nasl

Version: 1.2

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 12/18/2025

Updated: 1/9/2026

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.0

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2025-14180

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 6.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:php:php

Required KB Items: www/PHP, installed_sw/PHP

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 12/18/2025

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/18/2025

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2025-14177, CVE-2025-14178, CVE-2025-14180

IAVA: 2026-A-0020

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