CVE-2020-7061
CVSS v3
9.1
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
4.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-04
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In PHP versions 7.3.x below 7.3.15 and 7.4.x below 7.4.3, while extracting PHAR files on Windows using phar extension, certain content inside PHAR file could lead to one-byte read past the allocated buffer. This could potentially lead to information disclosure or crash.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-02-27
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-7061?
In PHP versions 7.3.x below 7.3.15 and 7.4.x below 7.4.3, while extracting PHAR files on Windows using phar extension, certain content inside PHAR file could lead to one-byte read past the allocated buffer. This could potentially lead to information disclosure or crash.
Is CVE-2020-7061 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-7061 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 4.1% on 2026-10-04, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-7061?
CVE-2020-7061 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity).
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