PHP vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
PHP · Web / Runtime · 12 tracked CVEs · 0 actively exploited · updated August 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all PHP release lines — 12 in total. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check PHP's current status and the safe version to run.
Known PHP CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-7261 | critical | 9.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-6722 | critical | 9.8 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2025-14179 | critical | 9.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-6104 | critical | 9.1 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2023-0567 | high | 7.7 | 1% | 2023 |
| CVE-2026-7263 | high | 7.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-7568 | high | 7.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-7262 | high | 7.5 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-7258 | high | 7.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-7259 | medium | 6.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-6735 | medium | 6.1 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-14355 | medium | 5.6 | 0% | 2026 |
Is my PHP version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
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PHP vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does PHP have?
IsItPatched tracks 12 CVEs for PHP. 4 are critical-severity and 5 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does PHP have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
None of PHP's tracked CVEs are currently in CISA's KEV catalog — but new ones can be added at any time, so keep your version current.
What is the most severe PHP vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2026-7261 (CRITICAL, CVSS 9.8) ranks highest — a Use-after-free weakness.
Is PHP safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported PHP release (8.5.8) clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: PHP security status · PHP end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against PHP's advisories — see our disclaimer.