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.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
Present
Additional conditions required
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
Low
Partial disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 2
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Php Php
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
8.4.0
|
8.4.21
|
|
Php Php
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
8.5.0
|
8.5.6
|
References 5
https://github.com/php/php-src/security/advisories/GHSA-4jhr-8w89-j733
security@php.net
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:22649
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-7263
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2468572
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https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-7263.json
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