QID 150522

Date Published: 2022-06-03

QID 150522: EOL/Obsolete Software: PHP 5.x Detected

PHP is a programming language originally designed for use in web-based applications with HTML content. PHP supports a wide variety of platforms and is used by numerous web-based software applications.

According to PHP Lifecycle Policy PHP 5.5.x are legacy versions which are no longer supported and will not be receiving regular patches.

QID Detection Logic (Unauthenticated):
This QID checks the HTTP Server response header to see if the server is running a vulnerable version of PHP.

The system is at high risk of being exposed to security vulnerabilities. Since the vendor no longer provides updates, obsolete software is more vulnerable to viruses and other attacks.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to upgrade to the latest version of PHP.

Vendor References

PHP Lifecycle - endoflife.date/php

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