CVE-2019-11047

What it is

When PHP EXIF extension is parsing EXIF information from an image, e.g. via exif_read_data() function, in PHP versions 7.2.x below 7.2.26, 7.3.x below 7.3.13 and 7.4.0 it is possible to supply it with data what will cause it to read past the allocated buffer. This may lead to information disclosure or crash.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

7.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2019-12-23 03:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 02:12 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 7.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.8 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2019-12-23 03:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 02:12 UTC

Exploit probability

7.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds read

Record status

Modified

Affected

• PHP < 7.2.26
• PHP < 7.3.13
• PHP 7.4.0
• Fedoraproject Fedora 30
• Fedoraproject Fedora 31
• Debian Linux 8.0
• Debian Linux 9.0
• Debian Linux 10.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

Low

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