NULL pointer dereference in Php

CVE-2026-7259

In PHP versions 8.2.* before 8.2.31, 8.3.* before 8.3.31, 8.4.* before 8.4.21, and 8.5.* before 8.5.6, a mismatch between encoding lists in Oniguruma and mbfl leads to  a NULL pointer dereference, resulting in a segmentation fault and deni…

EPSS: 0.001 (20.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-7259?
CVE-2026-7259 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Php, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-05-10.
How severe is CVE-2026-7259?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.