CVE-2014-4721

php: type confusion issue in phpinfo() leading to information leak

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

2.6

CVSS 2.0

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Published · June 23, 2014

Updated · November 2, 2026

Description

A type confusion issue was found in PHP's phpinfo() function. A malicious script author could possibly use this flaw to disclose certain portions of server memory.

Statement

Red Hat classifies this as a security issue, however it is suggested that a properly secured PHP install should disable the phpinfo() function.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 2.0 · 2.6
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

CWE-843 · Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type