CVE-2021-21705

Summary

In PHP versions 7.3.x below 7.3.29, 7.4.x below 7.4.21 and 8.0.x below 8.0.8, when using URL validation functionality via filter_var() function with FILTER_VALIDATE_URL parameter, an URL with invalid password field can be accepted as valid. This can lead to the code incorrectly parsing the URL and potentially leading to other security implications - like contacting a wrong server or making a wrong access decision.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
PHP GroupPHP7.3.x < 7.3.29affected
PHP GroupPHP7.4.x < 7.4.21affected
PHP GroupPHP8.0.X < 8.0.8affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-20: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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