CVE-2022-26635

PHP-Memcached v2.2.0 and below contains an improper NULL termination which allows attackers to execute CLRF injection

published April 5, 2022

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
21%
Percentile
97.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky NULL termination issue might let attackers slip in some unwanted commands! This vulnerability affects PHP-Memcached v2.2.0 and below, opening up a door for CLRF injection. ๐Ÿ”’ Think of this like a restaurant where the chef accepts any order without confirming the menu โ€” a rogue order slip could lead to chaos in the kitchen! In this case, attackers can inject commands that could disrupt communications. If exploited, this could lead to unexpected behaviors within your application, allowing attackers to send tailored commands that might compromise your data integrity. While the immediate threat isn't classified as high risk, it's still a chance for mischief that shouldn't be ignored!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant where the chef accepts any order without confirming the menu โ€” a rogue order slip could lead to chaos in the kitchen! In this case, attackers can inject commands that could disrupt communications. This vulnerability stems from improper NULL termination in PHP-Memcached, which allows for CLRF injection. Essentially, it lets attackers manipulate how commands are processed by injecting control characters.

What to do

If exploited, this could lead to unexpected behaviors within your application, allowing attackers to send tailored commands that might compromise your data integrity. While the immediate threat isn't classified as high risk, it's still a chance for mischief that shouldn't be ignored! To mitigate this risk, upgrade PHP-Memcached to version 2.2.1 or later, which addresses this issue. Additionally, review your input sanitization practices to ensure that any unexpected command sequences are handled properly. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You're on the right track! Implement these fixes and keep that application secure like a superhero! ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.21437 ยท 97.6th percentile
Published
2022-04-05T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 APR 17:00Z
    PHP-Memcached v2.2.0 and below contains an improper NULL termination which allows attackers to execute CLRF injection
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