CVE-2026-7263

Summary

In PHP versions 8.4.* before 8.4.21 and 8.5.* before 8.5.6, DOMNode::C14N() method may process the XML data incorrectly, causing a circular linked list in the data structure representing the XML document. This may cause subsequent processing of the XML document to enter infinite loop, causing denial of service in the processing application.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
PHP GroupPHP8.4.* < 8.4.21affected
PHP GroupPHP8.5.* < 8.5.6affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-404: CWE-404 Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
  • CWE-835: CWE-835 Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop')

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: yes
    • Technical Impact: partial

php: denial of service via DOMNode::C14N()

Additional References

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